Runaway
In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
Critics Sentiment
Luther attacks police convoy with robotic smart bombs
Ramsay uses Jackie as bait at restaurant
The film drops significantly from the praised convoy action sequence to the weaker restaurant setup section.
Runaway starts strong with effective atmosphere and impressive technical effects that critics appreciated. The film maintains decent momentum through its action sequences but suffers when focusing on character development and dialogue. While praised for Crichton's technological foresight and some virtuoso effects work, critics found it ultimately routine once past the hardware concepts.
Full cast
Tom Selleck
Jack R. Ramsay
Cynthia Rhodes
Officer Karen Thompson
Gene Simmons
Dr. Charles Luther
Kirstie Alley
Jackie Rogers
Stan Shaw
Marvin
G.W. Bailey
Chief
Joey Cramer
Bobby Ramsay
Chris Mulkey
David Johnson
Anne-Marie Martin
Hooker at Bar
Michael Paul Chan
Wilson
Elizabeth Norment
Miss Shields
Cec Verrell
Hooker
Babs Chula
Construction Foreperson
Carol Teesdale
Sally
Natino Bellantoni
Headwaiter
Judy Johns
Data Tech
Andrew Rhodes
Cameraman
Louise Johann
Waitress
Jackson Davies
Inspector
Paul Batten
Harry
Crew
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