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Runaway (1984)

Runaway (1984)
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Best-selling author Michael Crichton wrote and directed this science fiction thriller that combined the influences of Blade Runner (1982), comic books, and Crichton's ongoing fascination with the dangers of high technology. Tom Selleck stars as Sergeant Jack Ramsey, a single father in the near future, when robots have largely replaced humans in performing menial labor. However, the robots occasionally malfunction, threatening human life and requiring a specialist like Jack, who terminates the haywire "runaways." Investigating a particularly nasty series of recent cases, Jack and his new partner Karen Thompson (Cynthia Rhodes) discover a connection between the runaways and Charles Luther (Kiss frontsman Gene Simmons). Luther, a maniacal genius, is masterminding a plot to create an army of killing machines. With time running out, it's up to Jack and Karen to match wits with Luther and save humanity. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Crichton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Runaway

Best-selling author Michael Crichton wrote and directed this science fiction thriller that combined the influences of Blade Runner (1982), comic books, and Crichton's ongoing fascination with the dangers of high technology. Tom Selleck stars as Sergeant Jack Ramsey, a single father in the near future, when robots have largely replaced humans in performing menial labor. However, the robots occasionally malfunction, threatening human life and requiring a specialist like Jack, who terminates the haywire "runaways." Investigating a particularly nasty series of recent cases, Jack and his new partner Karen Thompson (Cynthia Rhodes) discover a connection between the runaways and Charles Luther (Kiss frontsman Gene Simmons). Luther, a maniacal genius, is masterminding a plot to create an army of killing machines. With time running out, it's up to Jack and Karen to match wits with Luther and save humanity. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
100 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Crichton
Writer(s):
Michael Crichton
Producer(s):
Michael Rachmil
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Brief Nudity, Adult Language, Violence)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Brian B.

    I found this movie to be clunky and stilted. Plot was forced, and the acting was below what the actors were capable of giving.

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    John M.

    If you like Technology this movie will be for you. I really enjoyed this movie of Runaway. Kirstie Alley was the bomb then and Gene Simmons rocked in this movie. Whether you are a Tom Selleck Fan or Gene Simmons fan then this movie will be for you. All you have to do is watch it then you be the judge.

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    Dean R.

    Well it is long past Tom Sellecks prime, but this was at his prime and it probably contributed to his eclipse as an actor. The wild raging robots seemed as dangerous as "out of control" remote control toy cars. Even when shown to be murderous, one could only wonder how the director would believe the Police would allow TV cameramen onto an active crime scene, without protection. This isn't a war zone - where anything goes - this is a "Madf Scientist" plot with no verification. Those with even the slightest concept of police methods would find this clumsy and faked. Poor Tom, he tried, but it is hard being the best robot in the picture. If you can stand more than half the film, you have the patience of Job

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