Eddie Macon's Run
“Eddie Macon is running from a nightmare... running to a dream... and running for his life.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Eddie Macon's Run (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-12
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Carl 'Buster' Marzack
John Schneider
Eddie Macon
Leah Ayres
Chris Macon
Lee Purcell
Jilly Buck
Tom Noonan
Darryl Potts
Jay O. Sanders
Rudy Potts
Matthew Meece
Bobby Macon
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 6, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Kanew
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Kanew
- Original Score
- Norton Buffalo
- Original Title
- Eddie Macon's Run
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Kanew
Jeff Kanew
Norton Buffalo
James A. Contner
Jeff Kanew
Martin Bregman, Louis A. Stroller
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Kanew
Director
Jeff Kanew
Screenplay
Jeff Kanew
Editor
Martin Bregman
Producer
Bill Kenney
Production Design
James A. Contner
Director of Photography
Louis A. Stroller
Producer
Norton Buffalo
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eddie Macon's Run
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What is Eddie Macon's Run about?
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.
Who directed Eddie Macon's Run?
Eddie Macon's Run was directed by Jeff Kanew.
Who stars in Eddie Macon's Run?
The principal cast of Eddie Macon's Run includes Kirk Douglas, John Schneider, Leah Ayres, Lee Purcell, Tom Noonan.
When was Eddie Macon's Run released and how long is it?
Eddie Macon's Run was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Eddie Macon's Run make at the box office?
Eddie Macon's Run grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Eddie Macon's Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eddie Macon's Run was composed by Norton Buffalo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eddie Macon's Run?
Eddie Macon's Run holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).