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Runaway!

1973-09-29 · 73 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller · TV Movie

A group of skiers are trapped inside a runaway train hurtling down a mountainside.

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Directors
David Lowell Rich
Production companies
Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonHolly Gibson
Ben MurphyBen MurphyLes Reever
Ed NelsonEd NelsonNick Staffo
Darleen CarrDarleen CarrCarol Lerner
Martin MilnerMartin MilnerJohn Shedd
Lee MontgomeryLee MontgomeryMark Shedd (as Lee H. Montgomery)
Vera MilesVera MilesEllen Staffo
Ray DantonRay DantonProf. Jack Dunn
Frank MarthDispatcher
Bing RussellBing RussellFireman
John McLiamJohn McLiamConductor
Lou FrizzellLou FrizzellBrakeman
Frank MaxwellFrank MaxwellChief Dispatcher
Kip NivenKip NivenCollege Man
Laurette SpangLaurette SpangCoed
Ross ElliottRoss ElliottDr. Phillips
Kelley MilesScreaming Girl
Judson PrattJudson PrattBill Travers

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