Eddie Macon's Run

Eddie Macon's Run

Eddie Macon is running from a nightmare... running to a dream... and running for his life.

PG 1983 · 94 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime

Eddie Macon is running from a nightmare... running to a dream... running for his life and his time is running out. He's escaped a Texas prison for the second time (risking life imprisonment if caught) to make it back to his wife and son. Relentlessly pursued by ruthless truant officer, Carl Marzack, who feels he must prove he can still 'get his man' by returning Macon to jail at any cost.

Directed by Jeff Kanew · Written by Jeff Kanew

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Kirk Douglas Carl 'Buster' Marzack
John Schneider Eddie Macon
Leah Ayres Chris Macon
Lee Purcell Jilly Buck
Tom Noonan Darryl Potts
Jay O. Sanders Rudy Potts
Matthew Meece Bobby Macon
Nesbitt Blaisdell Sheriff Nighblack
John Goodman Mr. Hebert
Lou Hancock Woman
Lisa Dunsheath Kay Potts
J.C. Quinn Shorter

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