Anita Gillette, Bill Smillie, Bob Newhart

Walter Burton (Bob Newhart) is running through his midlife crisis -- literally, after he meets Barrie (Leigh Taylor-Young), a sexy marathoner on a morning run. Captivated, Walter neglects his job and ...( read more  read more... )family as he decides to train for the New York City race just to keep pace alongside the alluring young jogger. Newhart's likable charm as the middle-aged marathon man provides the foundation of this lighthearted comedy directed by Jackie Cooper.

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Directed by: Jackie Cooper

Release Date: January 30, 1980

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DVD Release Date: June 27, 2006

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