_**Masterpiece**_ How "Runaway Train" bombed at the box office in December, 1985, I'll never know because it's the perfect blend of blockbuster thrills and weighty subtext. The story involves Manny (Jon Voight), a notorious prison hero, who escapes a maximum security prison in the frozen wastelands of Alaska. He is joined by a naive follower (Eric Roberts) and they stow away on a train consisting of four…
Desperate, and determined to survive.
A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.
Top Cast
Jon Voight
Oscar 'Manny' Manheim
Eric Roberts
Buck
Rebecca De Mornay
Sara
Kyle T. Heffner
Frank Barstow
John P. Ryan
Ranken
T.K. Carter
Dave Prince
Kenneth McMillan
Eddie MacDonald
Stacey Pickren
Ruby
Walter Wyatt
Conlan
Edward Bunker
Jonah
Reid Cruickshanks
Al Turner
Dan Wray
Fat Con
Michael Lee Gogin
Short Con
John Bloom
Tall Con
Hank Worden
Old Con
Danny Trejo
Boxer
Reviews
Really solid action-thriller and a testament that a bulk takes place on a train. Great performances from Jon Voight and Eric Roberts, not to mention John P. Ryan as the d-bag warden. Had heard of this film but never sat down to watch, glad I did. **3.75/5**
FAQ about Runaway Train
What is Runaway Train about?
A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.
When was Runaway Train released?
Runaway Train was released in 1985.
What genres does Runaway Train belong to?
Runaway Train is categorised as Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure.
Who stars in Runaway Train?
The cast of Runaway Train includes Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, Kyle T. Heffner, John P. Ryan.