Run (1991): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Run is a 1991 drama thriller directed by Geoff Burrowes, starring Patrick Dempsey as Charlie Farrow, Norman Browning and A.C. Peterson. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $4.4M
- budget
- $16M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Geoff Burrowes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Silver Screen Partners IV
- Budget
- $16M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Run About?
The premise of Run without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
…because your life depends on it! When a law student accidentally kills the son of a mob boss in a fight, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the mob and the police.
Run Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- accidental death
- poker game
- gambler
- escape
- car chase
- car crash
- gangster
- corrupt cop
- casino
- chase
- on the run
- hitman
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- organized crime
- neo noir
- accident
- card game
- mechanic
- taxi driver
- detective
- framed for murder
- poker
- law student
- dog track
- gambling
- death of son
- accidental killing
- security camera
- murder suspect
- police car
- bowling
- false accusation of murder
- fight
- garage
- shot in the shoulder
- falling from height
- falling to death
- arrest
- falling from a rooftop
- telephone booth
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- manhunt
- shot to death
- submachine gun
- stolen car
- henchman
- hotwiring a car
- parking garage
- murder of a police officer
- one word title
- boston massachusetts
Run Cast & Characters
Patrick Dempsey leads the cast as Charlie Farrow, with Norman Browning as Porsche Mechanic and A.C. Peterson as Denny Halloran. Directed by Geoff Burrowes; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Geoff Burrowes
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Patrick Dempsey as Charlie Farrow - Norman Browning as Porsche Mechanic
- A.C. Peterson as Denny Halloran
- Ken Pogue as Matt Halloran
Also Starring in Run
· 32 more- Marc Strange Chief Travers
- Jerry Wasserman Halloran's Lieutenant
- Christopher Lawford Martins
- Kelly Preston Karen Landers
- James Kidnie Sammy
- Sean McCann Marv
- Lochlyn Munro College Buddy
- Tom McBeath Smithy
- Doug Abrahams Cop Outside Garage
- Vincent Gale Bowler
- Richard Newman Poker Player
- Peter Williams Cab Driver
- Babs Chula Poker Player
- Alex Diakun Casino Maitre D'
- David Cubitt College Buddy
- Michael J Rogers Electrocuted Gunman
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- William S. Taylor Halsey
- Kerry King Video Manager
- Steve Adams Frank
- Michael MacRae O'Rourke
- Suleka Mathew Casino Cashier
- Mina E. Mina Garage Owner
- Gerry Bean Cop at Karen's
- Marc Baur Casino Captain
- Garry Davey Sargeant at Karen's
- Kevin Hayes News Anchor
- Jonathan Bruce Bill the Security Guard
- Pamela Martin News Anchor
- Keith Beardwood Poker Player
- Weston McMillan Impatient Man at Phone
- Hilary Strang Nurse
- Curtis Blayne Mall Roadblock Cop
Run Plot Summary
What happens in Run from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Boston law student and part-time mechanic Charlie Farrow is asked by his boss to deliver a new Porsche from Boston to Atlantic City for a client. When he nears Atlantic City, the Porsche breaks down. While Charlie waits for the car to be repaired, a cab driver who mistakes him for an Atlantic City high roller takes him to an underground casino that has a bar room and kitchen, so Charlie can get something to eat.
Full summary
The whole story of Run, scene by scene
Run Box Office & Budget
Run grossed $4.4 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, 28% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$4.4M
28% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $4.4M
- Budget
- $16M
Run Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Run.
How Well Do You Know Run?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Charlie Farrow studying in Boston?
Cars in Run
63 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Impala and the 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon.
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1979 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Important role -
1984 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Important role
Run Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Το κυνηγητό” and “着草赌神”.
- Also known as
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- Το κυνηγητό
- 着草赌神
- Fuir
- Perseguido por todos
- Run - Lauf um Dein Leben
- Беги
- 표적
- 逃亡煞星
- Fugindo Para Viver
- Καταδίωξη
- Біжи
- המרוץ לחיים
Seen Run?
Movies Like Run
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Run & Gun, Run and Kill and Running Time.
Run FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Run, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Run?
Run runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Run released?
Run was released on February 1, 1991.
Who directed Run?
Run was directed by Geoff Burrowes.
Who is in the cast of Run?
Run stars Patrick Dempsey as Charlie Farrow, Norman Browning as Porsche Mechanic and A.C. Peterson as Denny Halloran, among 36 credited actors.
How much did Run make at the box office?
Run grossed $4.4 million worldwide on a budget of $16 million.
Does Run have a post-credit scene?
No. Run has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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