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Midnight Run (1988)

“This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

7.2/10 · 1,344 votes 2h 6m r ActionComedyThrillerCrime

#15 of 68 films from 1988 #437 of 2168 in action

Directed by Martin Brest · Written by George Gallo

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Overview

A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.

Cast

Robert De Niroas John Wesley “Jack” Walsh
Charles Grodinas Jonathan Mardukas aka “The Duke”
Yaphet Kottoas Alonzo Mosely, Special Agent, F.B.I.
John Ashtonas Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter
Dennis Farinaas Jimmy Serrano, Chicago mobster
Joe Pantolianoas Eddie Moscone, Bail Bonder
Richard Foronjyas Tony Darvo, Serrano's henchman
Robert Mirandaas Joey, Serrano's henchman
Jack Kehoeas Jerry Geisler, Tony's secretary
Wendy Phillipsas Gail, Jack's ex-wife
Philip Baker Hallas Sidney, Chicago mobster
Tom Irwinas F.B.I. Agent Perry
Jimmie Ray Weeksas F.B.I. Agent Tuttle
Danielle DuClosas Denise Walsh, Jack's daughter

Facts

Release dateJuly 20, 1988
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$38,413,606 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0095631

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Questions

How long is Midnight Run?
Midnight Run runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is Midnight Run worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,344 votes, which places it #15 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 79%) and #437 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Midnight Run?
Midnight Run was directed by Martin Brest. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scent of a Woman (1992), Meet Joe Black (1998), Beverly Hills Cop (1984).
Who stars in Midnight Run?
Robert De Niro as John Wesley “Jack” Walsh; Charles Grodin as Jonathan Mardukas aka “The Duke”; Yaphet Kotto as Alonzo Mosely, Special Agent, F.B.I.; John Ashton as Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter; Dennis Farina as Jimmy Serrano, Chicago mobster; Joe Pantoliano as Eddie Moscone, Bail Bonder.
What is Midnight Run rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Midnight Run?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1428.

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