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Runaway Train

Desperate, and determined to survive.

1985 · R · 1h 51m

Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky

6.9

TMDB audience score
695 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Jon Voight
    Oscar 'Manny' Manheim

  • Eric Roberts
    Buck

  • Rebecca De Mornay
    Sara

  • Kyle T. Heffner
    Frank Barstow

  • John P. Ryan
    Ranken

  • T.K. Carter
    Dave Prince

  • Kenneth McMillan
    Eddie MacDonald

  • Stacey Pickren
    Ruby

  • Walter Wyatt
    Conlan

  • Edward Bunker
    Jonah

  • Reid Cruickshanks
    Al Turner

  • Dan Wray
    Fat Con

  • Michael Lee Gogin
    Short Con

  • John Bloom
    Tall Con

  • Hank Worden
    Old Con

  • Danny Trejo
    Boxer

  • Tommy Lister Jr.
    Guard

  • Dennis Franz
    Cop (uncredited)