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Sci-fi thriller

Race Against Time (2000): Cast

Race Against Time (2000) movie poster

Race Against Time is a 2000 sci-fi thriller directed by Geoff Murphy, starring Eric Roberts as James Gabriel, Cary Elwes and Chris Sarandon. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Race Against Time (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Geoff Murphy
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Race Against Time About?

The premise of Race Against Time without spoilers.

When a father is confronted with mounting medical expenses for his terminally ill son, he reluctantly signs a contract to sell his own organs in exchange for the needed funds. After learning that the hospital plans to harvest his organs immediately, he flees and goes on the run.

Race Against Time Themes & Keywords

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  • hospital
  • die hard scenario
  • construction worker
  • organ donor
  • money
  • suicide
  • organ donation
  • self sacrifice
  • legalized suicide
  • father son relationship
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Cast & crew

Race Against Time Cast & Characters

Eric Roberts leads the cast as James Gabriel, with Cary Elwes as Burke and Chris Sarandon as Dr. Anton Stofeles. Directed by Geoff Murphy; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Geoff Murphy

More films directed by Geoff Murphy, best-rated first: Young Guns II, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, Freejack and Fortress 2.

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Race Against Time Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Allein gegen den Tod” and “Gabriel's Run”.

Also known as
  • Allein gegen den Tod
  • Gabriel's Run
  • Race Against Time - Wettlauf gegen den Tod
  • Hajsza az idővel
  • Corsa contro il tempo

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Race Against Time FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Race Against Time, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Race Against Time?

Race Against Time runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Race Against Time released?

Race Against Time was released on July 23, 2000.

Who directed Race Against Time?

Race Against Time was directed by Geoff Murphy.

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Who is in the cast of Race Against Time?

Race Against Time stars Eric Roberts as James Gabriel, Cary Elwes as Burke and Chris Sarandon as Dr. Anton Stofeles, among 19 credited actors.

Does Race Against Time have a post-credit scene?

No. Race Against Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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