Evasive Action
Synopsis
When Redwood Federal Penitentiary closes, there are going to be several hundred prisoners looking for a new home. Several of the most dangerous, all killers, will be transported by train to Santa Ana, a new high tech prison for the worst of the worst. Included in this transfer are: -Ian Kelly, explosions expert who has set off terrorist bombings worldwide. -Lorenzo "Enzo" Martini, a mafia kingpin who enjoyed nationwide fame before finally being put away. -Karl "The Killer" Miller, a serial killer with absolutely no conscience and an unquenchable thirst for blood. -Tommy "Zimm" Zimmer, a man who's serving life for killing his wife and her lover. -Luke Sinclair, who's finishing up the last nine months of a fifteen-year sentence for killing the man who murdered his wife. When the prisoners, under heavy security, board the last car of the train, it quickly becomes clear that an escape plan has been hatched
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Dorian Harewood
Luke Sinclair
Ray Wise
Sheriff Wes Blaidek
Roy Scheider
Enzo Marcelli
Delane Matthews
Zoe Clark
Ed O'Ross
Warden Jack Kramer
John Toles-Bey
Tommy Zimmer
Clint Howard
Hector Miller
Don Swayze
Ian Kellen
Richard Foronjy
Vince
Steven Barr
Joe Manetti
Michael Tucci
Judge
Dick Van Patten
Parole Officer
Blake Gibbons
Officer Ralph Kantor
Mallory Farrow
Alex Kittner
Chick Vennera
Edward
Keith Coogan
Anthony Tait
Bill Mcgee
Deputy Matt Baker
Heidi Epper
Marney Kittner
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry P. Jacobs
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Rudnick, Sean McGinly, Tripp Reed
- Original Title
- Evasive Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry P. Jacobs
Brian Rudnick, Sean McGinly, Tripp Reed
Ken Blakey
Lewis Schoenbrun
Alan B. Bursteen, Andrew Stevens, Ashok Amritraj
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry P. Jacobs
Director
Lia Niskanen
Costume Design
Ken Blakey
Director of Photography
Steve Ralph
Production Design
Lewis Schoenbrun
Editor
Andrew Stevens
Producer
Tripp Reed
Writer
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evasive Action
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What is Evasive Action about?
When Redwood Federal Penitentiary closes, there are going to be several hundred prisoners looking for a new home. Several of the most dangerous, all killers, will be transported by train to Santa Ana, a new high tech prison for the worst of the worst. Included in this transfer are: -Ian Kelly, explosions expert who has set off terrorist bombings worldwide. -Lorenzo "Enzo" Martini, a mafia kingpin who enjoyed nationwide fame before finally being put away. -Karl "The Killer" Miller, a serial killer with absolutely no conscience and an unquenchable thirst for blood. -Tommy "Zimm" Zimmer, a man who's serving life for killing his wife and her lover. -Luke Sinclair, who's finishing up the last nine months of a fifteen-year sentence for killing the man who murdered his wife. When the prisoners, under heavy security, board the last car of the train, it quickly becomes clear that an escape plan has been hatched
Who directed Evasive Action?
Evasive Action was directed by Jerry P. Jacobs.
Who stars in Evasive Action?
The principal cast of Evasive Action includes Dorian Harewood, Ray Wise, Roy Scheider, Delane Matthews, Ed O'Ross.
When was Evasive Action released and how long is it?
Evasive Action was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.