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Running Scared

Running Scared

Two of Chicago's finest?

19866.01h 47m

Overview

Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer that nearly killed them in the past.

Directed by Peter Hyams
Written by Jimmy Huston, Gary DeVore
Produced by Lawrence Turman, David Foster
Box Office0Revenue: $38.5M

Top Cast

Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines

Ray Hughes

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Danny Costanzo

Steven Bauer

Steven Bauer

Det. Frank Sigliano

Darlanne Fluegel

Darlanne Fluegel

Anna Costanzo

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Snake

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Captain Logan

Jon Gries

Jon Gries

Det. Tony Montoya

Tracy Reed

Tracy Reed

Maryann

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Julio Gonzales

John DiSanti

John DiSanti

Vinnie

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisfloridataxiairportundercoverchasewinterflorida keysvacationcopundercover copshootoutdrugsgarbage truckbuddy copbullet proof vesttrain trackskey west

About Running Scared

Running Scared is a comedy, crime, thriller film released in 1986 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, florida, taxi, airport, undercover, chase. Directed by Peter Hyams, it stars Gregory Hines, Billy Crystal, Steven Bauer. Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer that nearly killed them in the past.

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