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Quick Info

Rating

5.1/10

Release1999

Runtime1h 34m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Movie

The Runner

1999

1h 34m

5.1

Drama

Crime

Thriller

Synopsis

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

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