
Runaway Train(1985)
“Desperate, and determined to survive.”
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.
Director
Andrei Konchalovsky
Studio
Golan-Globus Productions
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$8M
Cast

Jon Voight
as Oscar 'Manny' Manheim

Eric Roberts
as Buck

Rebecca De Mornay
as Sara

Kyle T. Heffner
as Frank Barstow

John P. Ryan
as Ranken

T.K. Carter
as Dave Prince

Kenneth McMillan
as Eddie MacDonald

Stacey Pickren
as Ruby
Walter Wyatt
as Conlan

Edward Bunker
as Jonah

Reid Cruickshanks
as Al Turner
Dan Wray
as Fat Con
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Golan-Globus Productions • Northbrook Films • The Cannon Group
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Where can I watch Runaway Train?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Runaway Train (1985).
What is Runaway Train about?▼
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.
Who directed Runaway Train?▼
Runaway Train was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and released in 1985. It is a action, thriller, drama, adventure film.
How long is Runaway Train?▼
Runaway Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Runaway Train?▼
The cast of Runaway Train includes Jon Voight as Oscar 'Manny' Manheim, Eric Roberts as Buck, Rebecca De Mornay as Sara, Kyle T. Heffner as Frank Barstow, John P. Ryan as Ranken and more.
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