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Evasive Action

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
498
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Evasive Action (1998)
  • Action
  • Thriller
When Redwood Federal Penitentiary closes, there are going to be several hundred prisoners looking for a new home. Several of the most dangerous, all killers, will be transported by train to ... Read allWhen Redwood Federal Penitentiary closes, there are going to be several hundred prisoners looking for a new home. Several of the most dangerous, all killers, will be transported by train to Santa Ana, a new high tech prison for the worst of the worst. Included in this transfer ar... Read allWhen Redwood Federal Penitentiary closes, there are going to be several hundred prisoners looking for a new home. Several of the most dangerous, all killers, will be transported by train to Santa Ana, a new high tech prison for the worst of the worst. Included in this transfer are: -Ian Kelly, explosions expert who has set off terrorist bombings worldwide. -Lorenzo "E... Read all
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
498
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  • Director
    • Jerry P. Jacobs
  • Writers
    • Sean McGinly(story)
    • Tripp Reed
    • Brian Rudnick(story)
  • Stars
    • Dorian Harewood
    • Ray Wise
    • Roy Scheider
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  • Director
    • Jerry P. Jacobs
  • Writers
    • Sean McGinly(story)
    • Tripp Reed
    • Brian Rudnick(story)
  • Stars
    • Dorian Harewood
    • Ray Wise
    • Roy Scheider
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    • 14User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood
    • Luke Sinclairas Luke Sinclair
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Sheriff Wes Blaidekas Sheriff Wes Blaidek
    Roy Scheider
    Roy Scheider
    • Enzo Marcellias Enzo Marcelli
    DeLane Matthews
    DeLane Matthews
    • Zoe Clarkas Zoe Clark
    Ed O'Ross
    Ed O'Ross
    • Warden Jack Krameras Warden Jack Kramer
    John Toles-Bey
    John Toles-Bey
    • Tommy Zimmeras Tommy Zimmer
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Hector Milleras Hector Miller
    Don Swayze
    Don Swayze
    • Ian Kellenas Ian Kellen
    Richard Foronjy
    Richard Foronjy
    • Vinceas Vince
    Steven Barr
    Steven Barr
    • Joe Manettias Joe Manetti
    Michael Tucci
    Michael Tucci
    • Judgeas Judge
    Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten
    • Parole Officeras Parole Officer
    Blake Gibbons
    Blake Gibbons
    • Officer Ralph Kantoras Officer Ralph Kantor
    Mallory Farrow
    • Alex Kittneras Alex Kittner
    Chick Vennera
    Chick Vennera
    • Edwardas Edward
    Keith Coogan
    Keith Coogan
    • Anthony Taitas Anthony Tait
    Bill Mcgee
    • Deputy Matt Bakeras Deputy Matt Baker
    Heidi Epper
    • Marney Kittneras Marney Kittner
    • Director
      • Jerry P. Jacobs
    • Writers
      • Sean McGinly(story)
      • Tripp Reed
      • Brian Rudnick(story)
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    • Trivia
      Hector the Director says the words "We're gonna need a bigger boat" from Jaws. Roy Scheider, who famously said that quote, stars in this film.
    • Goofs
      As the prisoners are being transferred from Santa Anna Prison to the bus, the shackled inmates are shown dragging their chains along the ground. One of the inmates is dragging an open leg iron.
    • Quotes

      Ian Kellen: [finding Wes has been burned by one of his bombs] So this is Wes...

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      Ian Kellen: ... Hi... Wes!

    • Connections
      Features Silver Streak (1976)
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      No Excuses
      Written by Dorian Harewood

      Performed by Dorian Harewood

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    5/10
    Character actors in a ridiculous movie ......
    For me, the best part of this runaway train disaster, was the closing credits, where you get to understand just how many interesting character actors are totally wasted by the ridiculous script. Let's start with Roy Scheider, as a Mafia boss. Then there is Don Swaze, Clint Howard, Ed O'Ross, and Ray Wise, all lost in the cartoon-like goings on. You have a train. You have the bad guys taking over the train. You have the train eventually crashing into Los Angeles Union Station, yet everyone in the station seems oblivious to the fact that a locomotive has just torn through half the terminal. Hero, Dorian Harewood, jumps off the speeding train with no ill effects, steals a dirt bike, and somehow gets back on the train without a misstep. The weak attempts at levity, especially with the control room operator, are pathetic. Then there is the damaged helicopter, which somehow manages to get a cop onto the roof of the train, before disappearing behind a hill in flames. I could go on and on. The intriguing cast is absolutely the only reason to see this, but only if you are prepared for the ridiculous script. - MERK
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    • Dec 17, 2013

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 1998 (Greece)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Evasión sin límite
    • Filming locations
      • Lancaster, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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