Midnight Run
A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.
Critics Sentiment
Jack Walsh lets Jonathan Mardukas go free in Los Angeles
Dorfler successfully steals Mardukas from Walsh in Sedona Arizona
The biggest shift occurs when Walsh reveals his tragic police backstory, elevating the film from action comedy to genuine character drama
Midnight Run builds steadily from a solid setup through increasingly strong character moments, peaking during Walsh's emotional backstory revelation and the final act's moral resolution. Critics consistently praised the De Niro-Grodin chemistry and sharp screenplay, with the ending sequence earning the highest praise for its perfect blend of friendship and redemption. The film maintains strong audience goodwill throughout, with only minor dips during repetitive chase elements.
Full cast
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Robert De Niro
John Wesley “Jack” Walsh
Charles Grodin
Jonathan Mardukas aka “The Duke”
Yaphet Kotto
Alonzo Mosely, Special Agent, F.B.I.
John Ashton
Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter
Dennis Farina
Jimmy Serrano, Chicago mobster
Joe Pantoliano
Eddie Moscone, Bail Bonder
Richard Foronjy
Tony Darvo, Serrano's henchman
Robert Miranda
Joey, Serrano's henchman
Jack Kehoe
Jerry Geisler, Tony's secretary
Wendy Phillips
Gail, Jack's ex-wife
Philip Baker Hall
Sidney, Chicago mobster
Tom Irwin
F.B.I. Agent Perry
Jimmie Ray Weeks
F.B.I. Agent Tuttle
Danielle DuClos
Denise Walsh, Jack's daughter
Tom McCleister
Red Wood, Bar Tender
Mary Gillis
Bus Ticket Clerk
John Toles-Bey
Monroe Bouchet
Thomas J. Hageboeck
Sergeant Gooch
Stanley White
Stanley
Scott McAfee
Boy on Plane
Crew
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