

A Perfect World
1993-11-24 · 138 min · ★ 7.5
A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.
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Production details
- Directors
- Clint Eastwood
- Production companies
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 30,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 135,100,000
Top Cast
Kevin CostnerRobert 'Butch' Haynes
Clint EastwoodChief Red Garnett
Laura DernSally Gerber
T.J. LowtherPhillip 'Buzz' Perry
Bradley WhitfordBobby Lee
Keith SzarabajkaTerry Pugh
Leo BurmesterTom Adler
Paul HewittDick Suttle
Ray McKinnonBradley
Jennifer GriffinGladys Perry
Darryl CoxMr. Hughes
James JeterOldtimer
Ed GeldartFred CummingsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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