Running Scared (2006)

A low-ranking thug is entrusted by his crime boss to dispose of a gun that killed corrupt cops, but things get out of control when the gun ends up in wrong hands.

Director:

Wayne Kramer

Writer:

Wayne Kramer

Stars:

Paul Walker, Cameron Bright, Chazz Palminteri

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Walker	...	Joey Gazelle
Cameron Bright	...	Oleg Yugorsky
Vera Farmiga	...	Teresa Gazelle
Chazz Palminteri	...	Detective Rydell
Karel Roden	...	Anzor Yugorsky
Johnny Messner	...	Tommy 'Tombs' Perello
Ivana Milicevic	...	Mila Yugorsky
Alex Neuberger	...	Nicky Gazelle
Michael Cudlitz	...	Sal 'Gummy Bear' Franzone
Bruce Altman	...	Dez
Elizabeth Mitchell	...	Edele
Arthur J. Nascarella	...	Frankie Perello (as Arthur Nascarella)
John Noble	...	Ivan Yugorsky
Idalis DeLeon	...	Divina
David Warshofsky	...	Lester the Pimp

Storyline

After a drug-op gone bad, Joey Gazelle is put in charge of disposing the gun that shot a dirty cop. But things go wrong for Joey after a neighbor kid stole the gun and used it to shoot his abusive father. Now Joey has to find that kid and the gun before the police and the mob do.

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Plot Keywords:

adult child friendship | fistfight | corrupt cop | child uses a gun | child with a gun | 

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Taglines:

Ready. Aim. Run.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong brutal violence and language, sexuality and drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Germany]

Country:

Germany USA

Language:

English Russian Spanish

Release Date:

24 February 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Running Scared

Filming Locations:

Czech Republic

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,381,974, 26 February 2006, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$6,855,137, 2 April 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Media 8 Entertainment, True Grit Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A mini comic book adaptation drawn by PJ Loughran was included in the Region 1 DVD releases by New Line Home Entertainment.

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Goofs

In the shootout at the beginning, Joey takes cover behind a mattress that has obviously taken a couple of blasts. In later shots, the mattress is fully intact.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Joey Gazelle: [while frantically driving] Come on! Come on, kid! The fuck? Look at me. Fuck! Come on Oleg, stay with me. Come on. Come on! Come on, kid. We're gonna make it.
Oleg Yugorsky: We're gonna crash!

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Crazy Credits

The director wishes to dedicate the film to Sam Peckinpah, Brian De Palma and Walter Hill

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Connections

Referenced in Running Scared: Through the Looking Glass (2006)

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Soundtracks

Stoned
Music by D. Smirnov
Lyrics by D. Smirnov and V. Vasilyev
Performed by Kirpichi
Courtesy of S.B.A. Production, Inc.
Used by permission of EMI April Music Inc.
Published by EMI Virgin Music o/b/o S.B.A. Music Publishing

User Reviews

Way BETTER than expected!

This movie was non-stop. It was full of action. It was intense, and at times surprising. I can see Paul Walker is trying to shed his pretty boy image. I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It reminded me of a cross between Pulp Fiction and A history of violence with a twist. There were some moments that down right shocked me. This movie is not for anyone under the age of 17. And if this is your first date with someone...this is not the right choice...it could lead to some awkwardness. The acting was good. I wonder if the studios are gearing Paul Walker for something more. He just might be our next Matthew McConaughey. If you like gritty movies...than you are gonna enjoy this.