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.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.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.
- Awards
- 4 nominations
- Frankie Perello
- (as Arthur Nascarella)
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- Writer
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- TriviaDisheartened by the films low box office opening, Paul Walker returned home from dinner, only to discover that Quentin Tarantino had left a message on his machine, praising the film and Walker's performance. Walker was relieved, and happy, that someone like Tarantino had enjoyed the film.
- GoofsWhen the pimp is talking to the hooker, he cuts her bra strap with his knife, right before she turns to walk away, she is wearing a different dress
- Quotes
Teresa Gazelle: [after she revives Oleg and sends him out of the house, she points her gun at Dez] Move over. Get out of his way!
Dez: [as Oleg walks out of the room] You know I've got a safe in the bedroom. There's $100,000 in cash there in diamonds. All you have to do is take the boy and walk away!
Teresa Gazelle: [Teresa observes the hidden closet where obscene child pornography is shown along with body bags and surgical knives] Oh my God... Oh my God!
[Teresa feels the plastic floor]
Teresa Gazelle: Oh my God... Oh my God.
[pause]
Teresa Gazelle: Oh, you sick fucks!
Dez: [stutters nervously] You're right, we are. We're sick. We are! This is really great, this is going to help us...
Teresa Gazelle: Give me your phone...
Dez: Please. Yeah!
[Dez hands over Teresa his cell phone]
Edele: What're you doing?
911 Dispatcher: She wants the phone...
911 Dispatcher: [Teresa grabs the phone and dials 911] 911. What is the nature of your emergency?
Teresa Gazelle: I just heard shooting across the hall. 1456 Owin's Park Lane.
911 Dispatcher: What is your name, ma'am?
[Teresa hangs up]
Edele: You're not serious...
[Teresa lifts up her gun and shoots them both]
- Crazy creditsThe director wishes to dedicate the film to Sam Peckinpah, Brian De Palma and Walter Hill
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: Running Scared/Tsotsi/Dirty (2006)
- SoundtracksJust Like Nelly
Written by David Hilker and John Costello
Performed by 2 Da Groove
Courtesy of Wild Whirled Music
Published by Music Whirled Publishing / Earthcake Publishing
"Running Scared" is a great surprise and pure action, recalling the style of "Pulp Fiction" and "Reservoir Dogs". The camera work is stylish and amazing, and the gore story in spite of having many clichés is engaging with great lines. Paul Walker is excellent in this type of role, and I particularly loved the scene of Teresa Gazelle (Vera Farmiga) with the two pornographers, when she calls 911. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "No Rastro da Bala" ("In the Tail of the Bullet")
- claudio_carvalho
- Feb 2, 2007
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- Also known as
- El día del crimen
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,855,137
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,075,000
- Feb 26, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $9,380,029
- Runtime2 hours 2 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
- 2.35 : 1