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Runaway

PG-131h 40m1958Michael Crichton
IMDb: 5.3/10
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"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.

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FutureChaseTechnologyRevengeMurderConspiracyRobotExplosion

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Frequently asked questions

What is Runaway (1958) 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.

Who stars in Runaway?

Runaway stars Tom Selleck (Jack R. Ramsay), Cynthia Rhodes (Officer Karen Thompson), Gene Simmons (Dr. Charles Luther), Kirstie Alley (Jackie Rogers), Stan Shaw (Marvin). The film was directed by Michael Crichton.

How long is Runaway?

Runaway has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated PG-13.

Is Runaway worth watching?

Runaway holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. Fans of Science Fiction, Thriller, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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