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Desperate, And Determined To Survive. - Runaway Train
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Title: Runaway Train

Release Date: 15 Nov 1985

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure

Director: Golan-Globus Productions, Northbrook Films, The Cannon Group

Production Companies: Golan-Globus Productions, Northbrook Films, The Cannon Group

Overview: A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (584 votes)

Cast

  • Oscar 'Manny' Manheim: Jon Voight
  • Buck: Eric Roberts
  • Sara: Rebecca De Mornay
  • Frank Barstow: Kyle T. Heffner
  • Ranken: John P. Ryan
  • Dave Prince: T.K. Carter
  • Eddie MacDonald: Kenneth McMillan
  • Ruby: Stacey Pickren
  • Conlan: Walter Wyatt
  • Jonah: Edward Bunker
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