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Runaway is a american film of genre Drama directed by Michael Crichton released in USA on 14 december 1984 with Tom Selleck

Runaway (1984)

Runaway
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Released in USA 14 december 1984
Length 1h36
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Science fiction,    Thriller,    Action,    Adventure,    Crime
Rating58% 2.9473452.9473452.9473452.9473452.947345

Runaway is a 1984 science fiction action film starring Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, Cynthia Rhodes and features Kirstie Alley in one of her early roles.

Synopsis

The film is set in the near future, where robots are commonplace--a part of everyday life like any other electrical appliance--and are just as prone to malfunctions. But when a robot malfunctions, it could pose a threat to people or property. Such robots are known as "runaways." Since they are more dangerous than the average machine, they are handled by a division of the police trained in robotics. The "runaway" squad, however, is treated as an easy and unexciting assignment and often ridiculed.

Actors

Tom Selleck

(Jack R. Ramsay)
Gene Simmons

(Dr. Charles Luther)
Cynthia Rhodes

(Officer Karen Thompson)
Kirstie Alley

(Jackie Rogers)
G. W. Bailey

(Chief)
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