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Banzai Runner (1987)

Movie ★ 6.0 88 min

Action

A highway patrolman goes after a ring of hit-and-run drivers known as "Banzai runners," who have fast, expensive cars and stage illegal, dangerous high-speed races on the freeways at night.

John G. Thomas Director Phil Harnage Writer John G. Thomas Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1987
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0181305
Language

Themes

Cast

Dean Stockwell Dean Stockwell Billy Baxter John Shepherd John Shepherd Beck Baxter Charles Dierkop Charles Dierkop Traven Barry Sattels Barry Sattels Osborne Billy Drago Billy Drago Syszek Dawn Schneider Shelley Ann Cooper Maysie Rick Fitts Rick Fitts Winston Ron Sloan Ron Sloan Greg Biff Yeager Biff Yeager Graham Cindy Rome Sweet Young Thing Steve Jamieson Dale

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Frequently asked questions

What is Banzai Runner about?
A highway patrolman goes after a ring of hit-and-run drivers known as "Banzai runners," who have fast, expensive cars and stage illegal, dangerous high-speed races on the freeways at night.
Who directed Banzai Runner?
Banzai Runner was directed by John G. Thomas.
Who stars in Banzai Runner?
Banzai Runner stars Dean Stockwell, John Shepherd, Charles Dierkop, Barry Sattels.
When was Banzai Runner released?
Banzai Runner is a 1987 action film.
Where can I watch Banzai Runner?
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