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Eddie Macon's Run (1983)

PG 95 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   23 March 1983 (USA)
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A young man, harshly sentenced for a few minor infractions, escapes from a prison in Huntsville Texas and flees to Laredo, Texas, where he hopes to cross into Mexico for a reunion with his wife and small son.

Director:

Jeff Kanew

Writers:

James McLendon (novel), Jeff Kanew (screenplay)

Stars:

Kirk Douglas, John Schneider and Lee Purcell
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kirk Douglas ...
Carl 'Buster' Marzack
John Schneider ...
Eddie Macon
Lee Purcell ...
Jilly Buck
Lisa Dunsheath Lisa Dunsheath ...
Kay Potts
Leah Ayres Leah Ayres ...
Chris
Tom Noonan ...
Daryl Potts
J.C. Quinn J.C. Quinn ...
Shorter
Gil Rogers Gil Rogers ...
Logan
Jay O. Sanders ...
Rudy Potts
Todd Allen ...
Desk Sergeant
Nesbitt Blaisdell ...
Sheriff Nighblack
Susan Bongard Susan Bongard ...
Newscaster
Matthew Cowles Matthew Cowles ...
Ray Banes
Bill DeWeese Bill DeWeese ...
Officer #12
Vic Polizos ...
Desk Clerk
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Storyline

A young man, harshly sentenced for a few minor infractions, escapes from a prison in Huntsville Texas and flees to Laredo, Texas, where he hopes to cross into Mexico for a reunion with his wife and small son.

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Plot Keywords:

Laredo Texas | Texas | Pickup Truck | Rodeo | Mexican Border  | See more »

Taglines:

Eddie Macon is running from a nightmare... running to a dream... and running for his life.

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A szökés - Eddie Macon futása See more »

Filming Locations:

Laredo, Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$568,198 (USA) (25 March 1983) (514 Screens)

Gross:

$1,262,691 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Carl 'Buster' Marzack: A good hunter never chases. He waits.
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Connections

Featured in "At the Movies: Stroker Ace/Eddie Macon's Run/They Don't Wear Black Tie/Mr. Hulot's Holiday" (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"Forever More"
Music by Norton Buffalo & Michael Hinton
Words by Norton Buffalo
Performed by John Schneider See more »