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FilmActionThrillerDrama

Run (1991)

R · 1991-02-01 · 1h 31m · EN
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Pursued by the mob, Hunted by the police...Luck was his only weapon, And she his only hope.

While conveying a Porsche from Boston to Atlantic City, student Charlie has to make a stop due to engine trouble. Mistaken as rich, he's invited to a big poker game -- and wins big time. However Denny Halloran, son of a mighty mobster, is a bad loser and starts a fight. But he's also a bad fighter: he falls on his head and is dead. Now Charlie's in trouble; after he flees Halloran's father puts a reward on his head. Even the police won't help him against the mighty man... so Charlie has to run for his life.

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Dennis ShryackWriterMichael BlodgettWriterGeoff BurrowesDirector
Budget
$16M
Box office
$4.4M

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Top billed cast

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Patrick DempseyPatrick DempseyCharlie FarrowKelly PrestonKelly PrestonKaren LandersKen PogueKen PogueHalloranA.C. PetersonA.C. PetersonDenny HalloranJames KidnieJames KidnieSammySean McCannSean McCannMarvMichael MacRaeMichael MacRaeO'RourkeMarc StrangeMarc StrangeChief TraversTom McBeathTom McBeathSmithyDoug AbrahamsDoug AbrahamsCop Outside GarageLochlyn MunroLochlyn MunroCollege Buddy

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Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityOn The RunDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference818485Actor preference110574 · 167833 · 83718

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Frequently asked questions about Run

What is Run about?

While conveying a Porsche from Boston to Atlantic City, student Charlie has to make a stop due to engine trouble. Mistaken as rich, he's invited to a big poker game -- and wins big time. However Denny Halloran, son of a mighty mobster, is a bad loser and starts a fight. But he's also a bad fighter: he falls on his head and is dead. Now Charlie's in trouble; after he flees Halloran's father puts a reward on his head. Even the police won't help him against the mighty man... so Charlie has to run for his life.

How long is Run?

Run has a runtime of 91 minutes.