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Runaway Train (1985)
Director: Andrei Konchalovsky
Cast: Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, Kyle T. Heffner
Runtime111 min
Rating15
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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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Runaway Train (1985) is a critically acclaimed action-thriller directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. The film has been praised for its intense action sequences, strong performances, and exploration of themes of freedom and survival. While it did not receive major awards recognition, it has earned a devoted cult following and maintains a high rating of 7.6/10 on IMDb.
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Runaway Train (1985) directed by Andrei Konchalovsky is a thrilling and suspenseful action-drama that features gripping performances from Jon Voight and Eric Roberts. The film's gritty visual style and exploration of themes like freedom and redemption make it a compelling watch for fans of intense character-driven stories.
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Runaway Train is a 1985 American action thriller film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and starring Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay and John P. Ryan. The screenplay by Djordje Milicevic, Paul Zindel and Edward Bunker was based on an original 1960s screenplay by Akira Kurosawa, with uncredited contributions by frequent Kurosawa collaborators Hideo Oguni and Ryūzō Kikushima. The film was also the feature debut of both Danny Trejo and Tommy "Tiny" Lister, who both proceeded to successful careers as "tough guy" character actors.
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