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The Runner

The Runner

19995.11h 34m

Overview

A compulsive gambler finds his new family's safety seriously threatened by a ruthless gambling boss.

Directed by Ron Moler
Written by Dustin Lee Abraham, Anthony E. Zuiker
Produced by Ron Moler, Wayne Allan Rice
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Ron Eldard

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About The Runner

The Runner is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 1999. Directed by Ron Moler, it stars Ron Eldard, Courteney Cox, John Goodman. A compulsive gambler finds his new family's safety seriously threatened by a ruthless gambling boss.

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