Runaway Train 1985
“Desperate, and determined to survive.”
What is Runaway Train?
Runaway Train is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 15, 1985
- Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, Northbrook Films, The Cannon Group
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure
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Overview
Runaway Train is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Golan-Globus Productions, Northbrook Films, The Cannon Group. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two escaped convicts battle a runaway train in a frozen wilderness”
- Intense high‑stakes chase
- Strong early performances from future tough‑guy stars
- Atmospheric winter setting
- Violent and bleak tone may deter some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty survival thrillers with relentless action
The film features violent, suspenseful content and is intended for mature audiences
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What genre does Runaway Train belong to?
It is classified as an action, thriller, drama, and adventure film.
When was Runaway Train released?
It premiered in the United States on November 15, 1985.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes.
Which actors made their feature film debut in Runaway Train?
Danny Trejo and Tommy “Tiny” Lister both debuted in this film.
What is the basic premise of Runaway Train?
A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape a winter prison, end up on an out‑of‑control train with a female railway worker, and are pursued by a vengeful security chief.
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