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Plato’s Run (1997): Cast

Plato’s Run (1997) movie poster

Plato’s Run is a 1997 adventure thriller directed by James Becket, starring Gary Busey as Plato, Steven Bauer and Roy Scheider. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Plato’s Run (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
James Becket
Genres
Thriller , Adventure , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Nu Image
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Plato’s Run About?

The premise of Plato’s Run without spoilers.

A deadly group of mercenaries, armed, out of control… and out for blood Hired to rescue escaped inmates, a Florida man is framed for a Cuban gangster’s assassination.

Plato’s Run Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • assassination
  • cuba
  • beretta
  • helicopter
  • boat
  • boat chase
  • mission
  • aikido
  • martial arts
  • kenpo
  • hand to hand combat
  • fistfight
+14 more
  • ak 47
  • machine gun
  • explosion
  • semiautomatic pistol
  • pistol
  • running gunfight
  • gunfight
  • shootout
  • action violence
  • kidnapping
  • mine
  • escape
  • frame up
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Plato’s Run Cast & Characters

Gary Busey leads the cast as Plato, with Steven Bauer as Sam and Roy Scheider as Senarkian. Directed by James Becket; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Plato’s Run

· 10 more
From the director

More from James Becket

More films directed by James Becket: Serenity Farm, Junior Pilot and Ulterior Motives.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Plato’s Run

10 cars on screen, including the 1979 Ford Econoline and the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 10 cars
  • 1979 Ford Econoline in Plato’s Run 1979 Ford Econoline Main role
  • 1996 Ford Crown Victoria in Plato’s Run 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe in Plato’s Run 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role
  • 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS in Plato’s Run 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS Minor role
Details

Plato’s Run Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Campo minato” and “Die Cuba-Connection”.

Also known as
  • Campo minato
  • Die Cuba-Connection
  • La fuite de Pluto
  • Szökevények
  • Kšeft
  • В бегах
  • Fuga Implacável
  • Rescate en Cuba
  • Missione finale

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FAQ

Plato’s Run FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Plato’s Run, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Plato’s Run?

Plato’s Run runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Plato’s Run released?

Plato’s Run was released on May 27, 1997.

Who directed Plato’s Run?

Plato’s Run was directed by James Becket.

More films by James Becket

Who is in the cast of Plato’s Run?

Plato’s Run stars Gary Busey as Plato, Steven Bauer as Sam and Roy Scheider as Senarkian, among 14 credited actors.

Does Plato’s Run have a post-credit scene?

No. Plato’s Run has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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