Three Fugitives (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Three Fugitives is a 1989 action comedy directed by Francis Veber, starring James Earl Jones, Nick Nolte and Martin Short. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $40.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Francis Veber
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three Fugitives About?
The premise of Three Fugitives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hapless bank robber finds himself taking an ex-outlaw hostage, setting off a chain of comedic misadventures. As they try to clear Lucas’ name and secure Ned’s relationship with his daughter, Meg, their unlikely partnership becomes a frantic and unpredictable pursuit across the countryside. Chaos and humor abound in this wild chase.
Three Fugitives Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- detective
- bank robbery
- hostage
- release from prison
- police
- remake by original director
- bank robber
- ex convict
- on the run
- remake of french film
- shot in the leg
- remake of european film
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- american remake
- american remake of european film
- american remake of french film
- foreign language adaptation
- little girl
- man on the run
- road movie
- man
- live action
- disguise
- car chase
- daughter
- mute
- fugitive
- gun
- threat
- gunfire
- megaphone
- children's home
- cutting hair
- punched in the stomach
- two word title
- barefoot girl
- police dog
- police escort
- roadblock
- gender disguise
- wig
- pretending to be pregnant
- girl disguised as boy
- man dresses as a woman
- male dressed as female
- running from police
- leg injury
- crash into building
- girl
- veterinarian
- grenade
Three Fugitives Cast
James Earl Jones leads the cast, with Nick Nolte and Martin Short. Directed by Francis Veber; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francis Veber
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Three Fugitives Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Three Fugitives 40 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Three Fugitives Plot Summary
What happens in Three Fugitives from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Daniel Lucas emerges from the confines of prison after serving time for a past misstep, his quest for redemption is quickly derailed by the reckless antics of Ned Perry, a well-meaning yet bumbling thief. In a desperate attempt to fund treatment for his ailing daughter, Meg, Ned drags Lucas into a disastrous bank heist, making him an unwitting accomplice.
Enter Detective Marvin Dugan, whose rash judgments lead him to suspect that Lucas and Ned are in cahoots. What follows is a whirlwind of high-stakes chases, comical misadventures, and a string of misunderstandings as Lucas fights to free himself from Ned’s clumsy grip while simultaneously trying to clear his own name.
Full summary
The whole story of Three Fugitives, scene by scene
Three Fugitives Box Office
Three Fugitives grossed $40.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$40.6M
- US & Canada
- $40.6M
Three Fugitives Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Three Fugitives.
How Well Do You Know Three Fugitives?
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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What crime does Daniel Lucas serve time for before the events of the film?
Cars in Three Fugitives
30 cars on screen, including the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood and the 1959 Edsel Corsair.
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1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Important role -
1959 Edsel Corsair Important role -
1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Important role
Three Fugitives Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “两大一小三俘虏” and “Os Três Fugitivos”.
- Also known as
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- 两大一小三俘虏
- Os Três Fugitivos
- In fuga per tre
- Tres fugitivos
- Les Trois Fugitifs
- Das Bankentrio
- Három szökevény
- Три беглеца
- שלושת הגנובים
- Tři uprchlíci
- Kaçak Üçlü
- 三个亡命徒
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- Trójka uciekinierów
- Tre på rymmen
- 3인의 탈주자, სამი გაქცეული
- Οι Τρεις Φυγάδες
- Tre På Flugt
- Три втікачі
- Trei fugari
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Three Fugitives FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Three Fugitives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three Fugitives?
Three Fugitives runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Three Fugitives released?
Three Fugitives was released on January 27, 1989.
Who directed Three Fugitives?
Three Fugitives was directed by Francis Veber.
More films by Francis Veber Who is in the cast of Three Fugitives?
Three Fugitives stars James Earl Jones, Nick Nolte and Martin Short, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Three Fugitives make at the box office?
Three Fugitives grossed $40.6 million worldwide.
How is Three Fugitives rated?
Three Fugitives has 40 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Three Fugitives have a post-credit scene?
No. Three Fugitives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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