United States / Mar 23, 1983 / PG
Eddie Macon is running from a nightmare... running to a dream... and running for his life.
1h 34min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Eddie Macon is running from a nightmare... running to a dream... running for his life and his time is running out. He's escaped a Texas prison for the second time (risking life imprisonment if caught) to make it back to his wife and son. Relentlessly pursued by ruthless truant officer, Carl Marzack, who feels he must prove he can still 'get his man' by returning Macon to jail at any cost.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nesbitt Blaisdell | Sheriff Nighblack |
| John Goodman | Mr. Hebert |
| Lou Hancock | Woman |
| Lisa Dunsheath | Kay Potts |
| J.C. Quinn | Shorter |
| Gil Rogers | Logan |
| Todd Allen | Desk Sergeant |
| Matthew Cowles | Ray Banes |
| Vic Polizos | Desk Clerk |
| Dann Florek | Man in Bar |
| J.T. Walsh | Man in Bar |
| Mark Margolis | 5:00 Bar Owner |
Genres
DramaActionThrillerCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Eddie Macon's Run |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 23 marzo 1983 |
| Production | Louis A. Stroller, Martin Bregman |
| Writer | Jeff Kanew |
| Casting | Bonnie Timmermann |
| Editing | Jeff Kanew |
| Cinematography | James A. Contner |
| Assistant directors | Michael Haley, Jeff Kanew, Jan Kemper |
| Camera operators | James A. Contner |
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| Additional photography | James A. Contner |
| Production design | Bill Kenney, Robert L. Anderson, Rick Gentz |
| Art direction | Robert L. Anderson, Rick Gentz, Bill Kenney |
| Set decoration | Rick Gentz, Robert L. Anderson, Bill Kenney |
| Special effects | Harlan Pete Johnson |
| Music | Norton Buffalo |
| Sound | Norton Buffalo |
| Costume design | Eddie Marks |
| Makeup | Eddie Marks |
| Hairstyling | Eddie Marks |
| Revenue | 1.262.691 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Aug 03, 1983 / U
Physical media
Germany / Feb 06, 1986 / 16
France / Jul 06, 2021 / U / DVD & Blu-Ray
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