Runaway Train
“Desperate, and determined to survive.”
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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Runaway Train (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-31
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.88x
-$1.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrei Konchalovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bunker, Djordje Milicevic, Paul Zindel
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Runaway Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.9M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, Northbrook Films, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrei Konchalovsky
Edward Bunker, Djordje Milicevic, Paul Zindel, Akira Kurosawa
Trevor Jones
Alan Hume, Don Burgess
Henry Richardson
Menahem Golan, Henry T. Weinstein, Yoram Globus, Robert Whitmore, Robert A. Goldston
Department Leadership Roster
Andrei Konchalovsky
Director
Henry Richardson
Editor
Edward Bunker
Screenplay
Menahem Golan
Producer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Djordje Milicevic
Screenplay
Paul Zindel
Screenplay
Yoram Globus
Producer
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Katherine Dover
Costume Design
Stephen Marsh
Production Design
Loren Janes
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Runaway Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Runaway Train?
The principal cast of Runaway Train includes Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, Kyle T. Heffner, John P. Ryan.
When was Runaway Train released and how long is it?
Runaway Train was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Runaway Train?
Runaway Train had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $7.9M at the worldwide box office (0.88 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Runaway Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Runaway Train was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Runaway Train?
Runaway Train holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).