This is sort of a more realistic Terminator. I mean, we aren't going to see cyborgs marching over the earth, that would be entirely inefficient. But we already see a lot of robots like this, and they will be our downfall... ... for economic depression alone, even if the singularity never happens. Anyway, it is DATED, in fact it redefines dated and when I saw it in the early 90s as a kid (thank you Suncoast…
IT IS THE FUTURE. Machines are being programmed to turn against us. Someone must stop the madman who started it all.
In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
Top Cast
Tom Selleck
Jack R. Ramsay
Cynthia Rhodes
Officer Karen Thompson
Gene Simmons
Dr. Charles Luther
Kirstie Alley
Jackie Rogers
Stan Shaw
Marvin
G.W. Bailey
Chief
Joey Cramer
Bobby Ramsay
Chris Mulkey
David Johnson
Anne-Marie Martin
Hooker at Bar
Michael Paul Chan
Wilson
Elizabeth Norment
Miss Shields
Cec Verrell
Hooker
Babs Chula
Construction Foreperson
Carol Teesdale
Sally
Natino Bellantoni
Headwaiter
Judy Johns
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FAQ about Runaway
What is Runaway about?
In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
When was Runaway released?
Runaway was released in 1984.
What genres does Runaway belong to?
Runaway is categorised as Science Fiction, Thriller, Action.
Who stars in Runaway?
The cast of Runaway includes Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley, Stan Shaw.