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1984-02-01 · 95 min · ★ 5.4
A teen convicted of murdering his father escapes from authorities and heads for Arizona with a prostitute.
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- Directors
- Mark Griffiths
- Production companies
- Highroad
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 500,000
Top Cast
Eric StoltzDanny Hicks
Stuart MargolinOfficer Trent
Virgil FryeRoss
Richard BradfordTom Bond
Juliette CumminsJenny Hicks
Lesley WoodsCharlene's Mother
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