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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
88K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,927
356
    • Martin Brest
    • George Gallo
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Charles Grodin
    • Yaphet Kotto
    • Martin Brest
    • George Gallo
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Charles Grodin
    • Yaphet Kotto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 324User reviews
    • 94Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
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    Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
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    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)
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    Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)
    Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin in Midnight Run (1988)

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Jack Walsh
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Jonathan Mardukas
    Yaphet Kotto
    Yaphet Kotto
    • Alonzo Mosely
    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Marvin Dorfler
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Jimmy Serrano
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Eddie Moscone
    Richard Foronjy
    Richard Foronjy
    • Tony Darvo
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Joey
    Jack Kehoe
    Jack Kehoe
    • Jerry Geisler
    Wendy Phillips
    Wendy Phillips
    • Gail
    Danielle DuClos
    Danielle DuClos
    • Denise
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Sidney
    Tom McCleister
    Tom McCleister
    • Red Wood
    • (as Thom McCleister)
    Mary Gillis
    • Bus Ticket Clerk
    John Toles-Bey
    John Toles-Bey
    • Monroe Bouchet
    Thomas J. Hageboeck
    • Sergeant Gooch
    Stanley White
    • Stanley
    Scott McAfee
    Scott McAfee
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      • Martin Brest
      • George Gallo
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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)
    • Soundtracks
      Come Fly with Me
      (uncredited)

      Music by Jimmy Van Heusen

      Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

      Sung by Robert De Niro

    User reviews324

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    9/10
    An engaging adventure with two likable stars...
    DeNiro is (Jack Walsh) a self-righteous ex-cop so unpopular with the Chicago police department, now wanting to make one final 'midnight run' that'll pay big so he can buy a nice coffee shop…

    He is hired by an hysterical bondsman to find and bring back a former Mob accountant called Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Grodin) who has stolen $15 million from the Los Angeles mob, given the money to the 'unfortunates of the earth.'

    DeNiro quickly captures the 'white-collar criminal' in New York, and is given five days to bring him to Los Angleles, to collect his $100,000 fee...

    Unfortunately for DeNiro, the fugitive accountant is too neurotic to fly the distance... The embezzler's ex-boss wants him badly for knowing all his financial transactions, and agent Yaphet Kotto warns Walsh not to interfere with the FBI's plans to bring the 'Duke' into federal court… And if this isn't enough, there is some third-rate bounty hunter (John Ashton) who is intrigued about DeNiro's special deal…

    In an extended cross-country chase, the two men's personalities and relationship develop…

    DeNiro shows how to catch talents of improvisation... His cheeky schoolboy look certainly supplies some of the film's lighter moments... He delivers some of the best punchlines, when he replies: 'Well if you don't cooperate, you're gonna suffer from fistophobia.'

    Charles Grodin is perfect as the prisoner who gets some of Serrano's records on computer disks, figuring if things got too rough, he could always trade them for his life… He continually gets on DeNiro's nerves, and with his soft and ironic tone of voice he advises Walsh that a restaurant is 'a very tricky investment.' He easily dips into Jack Walsh's life ('Don't you want to be loved?'), wandering about his broken marriage ('Did she hurt you, Jack?'), his habits ('Cigarettes are killers. Put the cigarette out.') and whatever he can think of...

    The best parts of the film are, in fact, the interactions between the two stars… The story holds up perfectly and entertains the viewer in every way… Martin Brest does bring out the realistic, funny and moving sides of his likable characters… Suspense is maintained to the very end
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    FAQ10

    • When both Tea and Coffee cost 53 cents, why did Mardukas pick Tea?
    • Did Robert Deniro smoke real cigarettes in Midnight Run.
    • What exactly is a 'Midnight Run'?

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1988 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • City Light Films
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    • 2 hours 6 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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