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The Runaway Barge (1975)

Movie 72 min

TV Movie Drama

Two bargemen on the Mississippi River find themselves mixed up in a kidnapping and hijacking plot.

Stanford Whitmore Writer Sara Macon Writer Boris Sagal Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 24, 1975
Runtime
72 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0073644
Studio
Lorimar Productions

Cast

Bo Hopkins Bo Hopkins Earl Owens Tim Matheson Tim Matheson Danny Worth Jim Davis Jim Davis Capt. Buckshot Bates Nick Nolte Nick Nolte Roy Blount James Best James Best Bingo Washington Devon Ericson Devon Ericson June Bug Dobbs Christina Hart Christina Hart Reba Washburn Clifton James Clifton James Sooey G.W. Bailey G.W. Bailey Booker

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Runaway Barge about?
Two bargemen on the Mississippi River find themselves mixed up in a kidnapping and hijacking plot.
Who directed The Runaway Barge?
The Runaway Barge was directed by Boris Sagal.
Who stars in The Runaway Barge?
The Runaway Barge stars Bo Hopkins, Tim Matheson, Jim Davis, Nick Nolte.
When was The Runaway Barge released?
The Runaway Barge is a 1975 tv movie, drama film.
Where can I watch The Runaway Barge?
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