Runaway Car (TV 1997)

A nurse apprentice, who had a bad day at work, meets a computer programmer at a car garage. The man is urged to go somewhere, but his car is not ready yet, so the nurse offers him a ride. ... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Sholder

Writer:

Paul F. Edwards

Stars:

Judge Reinhold, Nina Siemaszko, Brian Hooks

Cast

Credited cast:
Judge Reinhold	...	Ed Lautner
Nina Siemaszko	...	Jenny Todd
Brian Hooks	...	Dexter 'Dex' Strang
Paul Eiding	...	Wally Baird
Glenn Morshower	...	Captain Jim Louben
Brian Reddy	...	Capt. Doug Carsten
Leon	...	Officer Isaiah 'Beau' Beaufort
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cam Brainard	...	Ray, Radio Guy
E.J. Callahan	...	Lieutenant
Maree Cheatham	...	Jenny's Mother
Elizabeth Dennehy	...	Shari Todd
Bill Dunnam	...	Warehouseman
Monique Edwards	...	911 Dispatcher
Rick Hurst	...	Pack
Christopher Kriesa	...	Donner

Storyline

A nurse apprentice, who had a bad day at work, meets a computer programmer at a car garage. The man is urged to go somewhere, but his car is not ready yet, so the nurse offers him a ride. Before leaving the man, they pick up the nurse's baby nephew. Once on the street, they almost run over a young man. Not knowing if he is hurt, they pick up the man too. But the worst luck begins when the car brakes break down.

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Plot Keywords:

nurse | garage | baby | automobile | police | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 January 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Out of Control

Company Credits

Production Co:

Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, Hard Time Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the policeman is repeatedly listening to a fragment of the recorded conversation with Jenny, it is evident (from observing the reel) that the tape is rewound more than it is played back, even though the very same fragment is heard on each playback.

User Reviews

A reasonable alternative to speed

This made for t.v car-chase thriller, is nowhere good (as you would expect)as Speed, both on the special effects and the acting. But is a good alterative to the movie. Based on a true story, it's well worth checking out. Better than Speed 2, anyday.