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Running Time

Running Time

Time is Running Out!

19975.61h 9m

Overview

Carl, a career criminal, receives an early release from prison and immediately begins preparations for his next big heist.

Directed by Josh Becker
Written by Josh Becker, Peter Choi
Produced by Josh Becker, Jane Goe
Box OfficeBudget: $130KRevenue: $2K

Top Cast

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Carl

Jeremy Roberts

Jeremy Roberts

Patrick

Anita Barone

Anita Barone

Janie

William Stanford Davis

William Stanford Davis

Buzz

G

Gordon Jennison Noice

Donny

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

Warden

Dana Craig

Dana Craig

Mr. Mueller

Curtis Taylor

Curtis Taylor

Prison Guard

Bridget Hoffman

Bridget Hoffman

Receptionist

J

Jules Desjarlais

Bagman

Themes & Keywords

heistblack and whitesafecrackerreal time

About Running Time

Running Time is a crime, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of heist, black and white, safecracker, real time. Directed by Josh Becker, it stars Bruce Campbell, Jeremy Roberts, Anita Barone. Carl, a career criminal, receives an early release from prison and immediately begins preparations for his next big heist.

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