
Bird on a Wire(1990)
An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.


“There's only one thing more frightening than murder.. High School”
A very successful stock broker is called to court to testify against a mob boss who was into some inside trading. Andrew Morenski must become Max Hauser and go back to high school for protection from the mob.

Jon Cryer
Andrew Morenski / Max Hauser

Keith Coogan
Patrick Morenski

Annabeth Gish
Ryan Campbell

Tim Quill
Kevin O'Roarke

Oliver Cotton
Hit-Man

John Spencer
Bakey
Gretchen Cryer
Lucy Morenski

Anne Pitoniak
Grandma Jennie Morenski

Jack Gilpin
Dr. Gusick

Lou Walker
Ezzard Williams
Hiding Out is a action, adventure, comedy, drama, family, thriller film released in 1987 exploring themes of high school, witness protection, disguise, delaware. Directed by Bob Giraldi, it stars Jon Cryer, Keith Coogan, Annabeth Gish. A very successful stock broker is called to court to testify against a mob boss who was into some inside trading. Andrew Morenski must become Max Hauser and go back to high school for protection from the mob.
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