Survival Run
“Abused. Battered. Cornered. Six Kids Become Killers to Live!”
Synopsis
A group of teenagers drive out into the desert in search of sex, beer, and general good times. When their van breaks down, they find a group of prospectors who welcome the kids and offer them a place to stay until they can get help. It soon becomes evident, however, that there is more to these prospectors than they claim, and soon the teens are fleeing for their lives.
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Survival Run ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Spiegel
- Screenplay & Story
- G.M. Cahill, Ric Shore, Larry Spiegel
- Original Score
- Gary William Friedman
- Original Title
- Survival Run
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Conacite Dos, Spiegel-Bergman Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Spiegel
G.M. Cahill, Ric Shore, Larry Spiegel
Gary William Friedman
Álex Phillips Jr.
Lance Hool
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Spiegel
Director
G.M. Cahill
Screenplay
Ric Shore
Screenplay
Larry Spiegel
Screenplay
Lance Hool
Producer
Gary William Friedman
Original Music Composer
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Survival Run
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What is Survival Run about?
A group of teenagers drive out into the desert in search of sex, beer, and general good times. When their van breaks down, they find a group of prospectors who welcome the kids and offer them a place to stay until they can get help. It soon becomes evident, however, that there is more to these prospectors than they claim, and soon the teens are fleeing for their lives.
Who directed Survival Run?
Survival Run was directed by Larry Spiegel.
Who stars in Survival Run?
The principal cast of Survival Run includes Peter Graves, Ray Milland, Vincent Van Patten, Cosie Costa, Robby Weaver.
When was Survival Run released and how long is it?
Survival Run was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Survival Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Survival Run was composed by Gary William Friedman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Survival Run?
Survival Run holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).