The Runaway Barge
“Two rivermen stumble onto a piracy scheme and end up with a runaway adventure.”
Synopsis
Two bargemen on the Mississippi River find themselves mixed up in a kidnapping and hijacking plot.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Macon, Stanford Whitmore
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- The Runaway Barge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Sagal
Sara Macon, Stanford Whitmore
Nelson Riddle
Fred J. Koenekamp
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Sagal
Director
Sara Macon
Writer
Stanford Whitmore
Writer
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runaway Barge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Runaway Barge about?
Two bargemen on the Mississippi River find themselves mixed up in a kidnapping and hijacking plot.
Who directed The Runaway Barge?
The Runaway Barge was directed by Boris Sagal.
Who stars in The Runaway Barge?
The principal cast of The Runaway Barge includes Bo Hopkins, Tim Matheson, Jim Davis, Nick Nolte, James Best.
When was The Runaway Barge released and how long is it?
The Runaway Barge was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Runaway Barge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Runaway Barge was composed by Nelson Riddle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Runaway Barge?
The Runaway Barge holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).