Born to Run

Born to Run

Car Accident, Automobile Racing

1993 · 97 min · ★ 7.8 · Action, TV Movie, Thriller

An outlaw drag racer (Richard Grieco) tries to save his brother (Jay Acovone) from a crime boss (Joe Cortese) in Brooklyn.

Directed by Albert Magnoli · Written by Frank Bitetto

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