In 1964 Miki came to LA with only a suitcase, hoping to become the world's best marathon runner. She meets Mike and they start running together. But for Mike it isn't just a game. The movie is based on her own story.
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Gwen Arner Director · Richard Martini Writer
United States release May 17, 1981 · Produced in Japan · Languages English, Japanese
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Japan
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Original title
Ritoru Champion
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
English · Japanese
Release dates
France · May 17, 1981
Cannes Film Market
United States · May 17, 1981
Premiere
Portugal
March 17, 1985 · TV premiere
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