John Curtis is a normal, healthy, happy kid - with one big problem. It's a problem that has him lying to his parents. Sneaking money to use for a purpose he won't reveal. And running for his life to cover up the evidence that would shame him before his friends.

The Loneliest Runner is a sensitie and probing study of one of the least-understood afflictions of growing up: bed-wetting that lasts long beyond the infancy which makes it acceptable.

Landon, the accomplished veteran star of 'Bonanza', 'Little House on the Prarie' and 'Highway to Heaven', wrote, produced and directed this memorable family film, bringing firsthand, traumatic experience to his project. As a child, he, too, wet his bed - and did not stop until he was 14 years old.


Directed by
Michael Landon

Writing credits
Michael Landon


Cast (in credits order)
Lance Kerwin .... John Curtis - as a Youth
Brian Keith .... Arnold Curtis
DeAnn Mears .... Alice Curtis
Melissa Sue Anderson .... Nancy Rizzi
Rafer Johnson .... Himself
Michael Landon .... John Curtis - as an Adult
Randy Faustino .... Tony
Dermott Downs .... Donnie
Walker Edmiston .... Doctor Claymer
Herb Vigran .... Security Guard
Clifford A. Pellow .... George Sanders (as Cliff Pellow)
Bing Russell .... Fred Dawkins
Robert Hackman .... Mr. Rizzi
Barbara Collentine .... Miss King
Hank Stohl .... Assistant Director
Mona Bruns .... Cashier
Bill Dearth .... Policeman


Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color

Awards: Nominated for 2 Emmys.

In 'The Loneliest Runner', John's mother represents all the wrong theories and all the worst instincts. Based on painful episodes from Landon's own experiences, her "cures" are worse than her son's condition - until her husband steps in with a dramatic revelation that awakens John's hopes...and leads to his triumph.