Running Time (1997)

Running Time was filmed in black and white, in real time, and seemingly takes place in one continuous, fluid shot. It's a little like Hitchcock's "Rope," but it's on location! Carl, an ... See full summary »

Director:

Josh Becker

Writers:

Josh Becker, Peter Choi (screenplay),

Stars:

Bruce Campbell, Jeremy Roberts, Anita Barone

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bruce Campbell	...	Carl
Jeremy Roberts	...	Patrick
Anita Barone	...	Janie
William Stanford Davis	...	Buzz (as Stan Davis)
Gordon Jennison Noice	...	Donny (as Gordon Jennison)
Art LaFleur	...	Warden
Dana Craig	...	Mr. Mueller
Curtis Taylor	...	Prison Guard
Bridget Hoffman	...	Receptionist
Jules Desjarlais	...	Bagman (as Jules DesJarlais)
David Kirkwood	...	Security Guard
James Rose	...	Fake Shemp
Butch	...	Fake Shemp
Paul Harris	...	Fake Shemp
Jack Perez	...	Fake Shemp

Storyline

Running Time was filmed in black and white, in real time, and seemingly takes place in one continuous, fluid shot. It's a little like Hitchcock's "Rope," but it's on location! Carl, an ex-con who sets out to rob the prison laundry system where he worked for 5 years (while in the pen), has spent ten years in prison planning the ultimate heist. Upon his release, he meets up with a high school buddy, who's made all the arrangements for the job, and rented him a hooker for his first encounter in a decade with a real girl. After picking up the safecracker and their getaway driver, they've got twenty minutes to pull off the perfect heist...but soon everything falls apart before Carl's eyes. He might still get the girl, though!

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Plot Keywords:

heist | real time | safecracker | laundry | getaway driver | 

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Taglines:

Time is Running Out!

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

making of (Josh Becker)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

March 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der fast perfekte Überfall

Filming Locations:

Glendale, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$130,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blood Money Partners LP, Panoramic Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (16 mm prints) Stereo (35 mm prints)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Josh Becker stated on his website that Alfred Hitchcock's Rope was the major influence in making his movie to seemingly not have any cuts.

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Goofs

About 41:50 into the movie, Carl ducks behind a large garbage can. A police car drives down the street, and the camera man with camera is reflected on the police car's window.

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Quotes

[Carl is walking past inmates on his way out of prison]
Inmate: Carl, my man!
Carl: Keep the faith, brothers! I'll look up on your wives and girlfriends and let 'em know you miss 'em!
Inmate: FUCK YOU!
Carl: ...not anymore.

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Connections

Referenced in Nel cuore della notte (2002)

User Reviews

awesome

I can't believe how good this movie turned out to be. I can't believe I got it for $3.39! I've always been a big fan of Bruce Campbell and he really shines here. It's also amusing hearing him use foul language. I thought the best scene was in the bank when they were robbing the place. It was intense. See this movie today!!!