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Eddie Macon's Run
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Eddie Macon's Run

1983-03-23 · 94 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Action · Thriller · Crime

Eddie Macon is running from a nightmare... running to a dream... running for his life and his time is running out. He's escaped a Texas prison for the second time (risking life imprisonment if caught) to make it back to his wife and son. Relentlessly pursued by ruthless truant officer, Carl Marzack, who feels he must prove he can still 'get his man' by returning Macon to jail at any cost.

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Directors
Jeff Kanew
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,262,691

Top Cast

Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasCarl 'Buster' Marzack
John SchneiderJohn SchneiderEddie Macon
Leah AyresLeah AyresChris Macon
Lee PurcellLee PurcellJilly Buck
Tom NoonanTom NoonanDarryl Potts
Jay O. SandersJay O. SandersRudy Potts
Matthew MeeceMatthew MeeceBobby Macon
Nesbitt BlaisdellNesbitt BlaisdellSheriff Nighblack
John GoodmanJohn GoodmanMr. Hebert
Lou HancockLou HancockWoman
Lisa DunsheathLisa DunsheathKay Potts
J.C. QuinnJ.C. QuinnShorter
Gil RogersGil RogersLogan
Todd AllenTodd AllenDesk Sergeant
Matthew CowlesMatthew CowlesRay Banes
Vic PolizosVic PolizosDesk Clerk
Dann FlorekDann FlorekMan in Bar
J.T. WalshJ.T. WalshMan in Bar
Mark MargolisMark Margolis5:00 Bar Owner

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