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Midnight Run

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.
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A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
84K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,983
447
  • Director
    • Martin Brest
  • Writer
    • George Gallo
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Charles Grodin
    • Yaphet Kotto
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Brest
  • Writer
    • George Gallo
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Charles Grodin
    • Yaphet Kotto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 312User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
    Dennis Farina in Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro and Yaphet Kotto in Midnight Run (1988)
    John Ashton in Midnight Run (1988)
    Yaphet Kotto in Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro in Midnight Run (1988)
    Joe Pantoliano in Midnight Run (1988)
    Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
    Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, and John Ashton in Midnight Run (1988)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Jack Walshas Jack Walsh
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Jonathan Mardukasas Jonathan Mardukas
    Yaphet Kotto
    Yaphet Kotto
    • Alonzo Moselyas Alonzo Mosely
    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Marvin Dorfleras Marvin Dorfler
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Jimmy Serranoas Jimmy Serrano
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Eddie Mosconeas Eddie Moscone
    Richard Foronjy
    Richard Foronjy
    • Tony Darvoas Tony Darvo
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Joeyas Joey
    Jack Kehoe
    Jack Kehoe
    • Jerry Geisleras Jerry Geisler
    Wendy Phillips
    Wendy Phillips
    • Gailas Gail
    Danielle DuClos
    Danielle DuClos
    • Deniseas Denise
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Sidneyas Sidney
    Tom McCleister
    Tom McCleister
    • Red Woodas Red Wood
    • (as Thom McCleister)
    Mary Gillis
    • Bus Ticket Clerkas Bus Ticket Clerk
    John Toles-Bey
    John Toles-Bey
    • Monroe Bouchetas Monroe Bouchet
    Thomas J. Hageboeck
    • Sergeant Goochas Sergeant Gooch
    Stanley White
    • Stanleyas Stanley
    Scott McAfee
    Scott McAfee
    • Boy on Planeas Boy on Plane
    • Director
      • Martin Brest
    • Writer
      • George Gallo
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) is sent to find and return bail jumper and former Mafia accountant, Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin). The FBI has had no success in locating The Duke, so when Jack finds him in next to no time, they are a little embarrassed. In order to collect his $100,000 fee, Jack must take The Duke from New York to Los Angeles. However, the Mafia and the FBI have other ideas, as does Marvin Dorfler (John Ashton), a rival bounty hunter. On their long cross-country trip to LA, the two get to know each other and they build up a strange friendship. —Rob Hartill
    accountantmafiabail jumperroad movieaerophobia106 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A tough bounty hunter. A sensitive criminal.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The idea to have Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) continually checking his watch--and the whole back-story related to his habit--was all De Niro's idea.
    • Goofs
      The action in the movie takes them through Amarillo, Texas in the Texas panhandle. Mountains are visible between the buildings in the background. The topography of the panhandle is a flat, treeless plain.
    • Quotes

      Jimmy Serrano: Is this moron number one? Put moron number two on the phone.

    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits, Robert De Niro's name is spelled Robert DeNiro.
    • Alternate versions
      Two cuts to remove lock-picking details were made to the UK video version, which was also upgraded from a 15 cinema certificate to an 18 on video. The British DVD release in 2000 restored the cuts made to previous UK versions.
    • Connections
      Edited into Laser Optics II (1989)

    User reviews312

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A Masterpiece
    One of the smartest, funniest, and exciting buddy pictures ever made. It has never received the wonderful attention it justly deserves. The performances by the two leads (De Niro and Grodin) are wonderful and they get outstanding support from Joe Pantolino, Dennis Farina, and Yaphet Kotto. But what separates this picture from all the other action / comedies ever made is that the screenplay is so sharp and original. Easily my all time favorite movie - you know how I know that? I must have seen "Midnight Run" at least thirty times and every time I see it, it gets better and better. A true film classic and is getting rereleased on DVD in June of 2003.
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    • DotelMotel
    • Mar 10, 2003

    FAQ10

    • When both Tea and Coffee cost 53 cents, why did Mardukas pick Tea?
    • What exactly is a 'Midnight Run'?
    • What does "the Soda machine's been out for a week and a half" mean?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Midnight Run - 5 Tage bis Mitternacht
    • Filming locations
      • Miami, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • City Light Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,413,606
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,506,290
      • Jul 24, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $81,613,606
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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