Runaway
1989 · 58 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, TV Movie
After witnessing the accidental death of a friend who was attempting to rescue him from bullies, an African-American boy blames himself and, stricken with guilt, hides out among underground street people in New York.
Directed by Gilbert Moses · Written by Delle Chatman
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Charles S. Dutton Ralph Colby -
Jasmine Guy Charlene "Charlie" - G Gavin Allen Aremis Slake
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- M Manuel Feliciano Gang Boy #2
- D Dwayne McClary Gang Boy #3
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