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4.5 / 10(3 votes)IMDbPG19821h 35mUnited States of America

Hit and Run

Synopsis

Still grieving his young wife's death in a hit-and-run accident, Manhattan cab-driver David Marks accepts a regular evening assignment to drive a beautiful but enigmatic woman to a mansion outside New York. One night he tries to discover the truth behind his mystery fare; but in doing so finds himself wanted for a murder he didn't commit. There follows his frantic hunt to uncover the truth behind the murder: the action moves to the streets of New York as the police scour the city in pursuit. But the cab drivers of Manhattan join forces to aid the desperate fugitive, until the solution is finally revealed in a sudden and bizarre end to the mystery.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 21, 1982

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles Braverman
Screenplay & Story
Don Enright
Original Score
Brad Fiedel
Original Title
Hit and Run
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Movie Making

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles Braverman

Screenplay & Story

Don Enright, Lucille Fletcher

Original Score & Music

Brad Fiedel

Director of Photography

Tony Mitchell

Film Editing

Del Beldin, Dale Beldin

Producers

Mitchell Cannold, Charles Braverman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Lucille Fletcher

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Braverman

Director

Brad Fiedel

Brad Fiedel

Original Music Composer

Del Beldin

Editor

Don Enright

Screenplay

Charles Braverman

Producer

Paul Eads

Production Design

Tony Mitchell

Director of Photography

Dale Beldin

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hit and Run.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit and Run

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hit and Run about?

Still grieving his young wife's death in a hit-and-run accident, Manhattan cab-driver David Marks accepts a regular evening assignment to drive a beautiful but enigmatic woman to a mansion outside New York. One night he tries to discover the truth behind his mystery fare; but in doing so finds himself wanted for a murder he didn't commit. There follows his frantic hunt to uncover the truth behind the murder: the action moves to the streets of New York as the police scour the city in pursuit. But the cab drivers of Manhattan join forces to aid the desperate fugitive, until the solution is finally revealed in a sudden and bizarre end to the mystery.

Who directed Hit and Run?

Hit and Run was directed by Charles Braverman.

Who stars in Hit and Run?

The principal cast of Hit and Run includes Bart Braverman, Paul Perri, Will Lee, Dominic Chianese, Donald Symington.

When was Hit and Run released and how long is it?

Hit and Run was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for Hit and Run?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Hit and Run was composed by Brad Fiedel.

Is Hit and Run based on a book or true story?

Hit and Run is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lucille Fletcher".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Hit and Run?

Hit and Run holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).