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Evasive Action 1998

Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Director
Jerry P. Jacobs
Network
Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.
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What is Evasive Action?

Topic: Film "Evasive Action" (1998). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Release date
Jan 1, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.
Genres
Action, Thriller
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★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 13 votes
Episode runtime
~91 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.
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Topic: Film "Evasive Action" (1998).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text only.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Evasive Action.
Year: 1998 (Source 1, 2, 3). Note: Source 4 mentions 1999, but 1998 is the primary date in most sources. I will stick to 1998 as per the prompt's title and main sources.
Genre: Action and Thriller (Source 1).
Runtime: 1h 31m (Source 1).
Plot: Redwood Federal Penitentiary is closing, leaving several hundred prisoners without a home. A group of dangerous killers is being transported by train to Santa Ana, which is a new high-tech prison for the worst criminals.
Characters/Prisoners:
Ian Kelly: Explosions expert who has set off terrorist bombings worldwide.
Lorenzo "Enzo" Martini: A mafia kingpin who had nationwide fame before being imprisoned.
Karl "The Killer" Miller: A serial killer described as having no conscience and an unqu

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“A gripping exploration of action and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Is Evasive Action worth watching?

Evasive Action holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Evasive Action and when was it released?

Evasive Action is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

Who directed Evasive Action?

Evasive Action was directed by Jerry P. Jacobs.

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