Final Run (1999)

Name: Final Run
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 1999-10-10
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Robert Urich, Patricia Kalember, John de Lancie, Cathy Lee Crosby, Udo Kier

Final Run (1999), directed by Armand Mastroianni, starring Robert Urich and Patricia Kalember.

10/10/1999 BR Action, Adventure, Thriller and TV Movie 1h 29m

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Synopsis

The Grand Royale is a new high-tech passenger train with a computerized engine. On its maiden voyage, it suffers a severe technical failure, killing the controller and gradually increasing its already high speed, at the rate of 2 more miles per minute. With heavily populated areas ahead and the risk of a deadly derailment, every minute counts and once again, it's up to Lucky singer to save the 200 passengers on board.

Henry M. LeboCinematography, Director
Armand MastroianniDirector
Peter V. WhiteEditing
George W. PerkinsProducer

About the film

Final Run is a 1999 television film, starring Robert Urich. It was written by Michael Braverman and directed by Armand Mastroianni. The film was originally aired on CBS on October 10, 1999. Final Run is a sequel for Final Descent.

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Plot

The Grand Royale is a luxury train, which is completely controlled by a computerized system. However, an accidental drink spill on a circuit board by the train pilot causes cascading failures, and soon it becomes a runaway. With the train being out of control, old-fashioned Glen "Lucky" Singer (Robert Urich) has to save the day and slow down the train. Otherwise, a disaster will happen, and the train will be destroyed.

International titles

Katastrophe beim Express (Germany)

Disaster Express: Rēru-jō no Kyōfu (ディザスター・エクスプレス - レール上の恐怖) (Japan)

O Trem Desgovernado (Brazil)

Cast

Robert Urich as Captain Glen "Lucky" Singer

Patricia Kalember as Connie Phipps-Singer

John de Lancie as George Bouchard

Cathy Lee Crosby as Sandy Holmestead

Udo Kier as Reddick, Train Control Supervisor

Scott Vickaryous as Scott Sparkman

Stephen E. Miller as Lieutenant Colonel Frank O'Hearn

Jason Schombing as Wilson Fitch, Train Controller

Alf Humphreys as Ben Hofflund (credited as Alfred E. Humphreys)

Reception

Andy Webb from The Movie Scene gave "Final Run" two out five stars. He described the film asso terrible that it is bloody hilarious... There are movies which have made me cry tears of sadness, there are movies which have intentionally made me cry fits of laughter but "Final Run" made me cry because it is so bad, so terrible that it become hilariously good. In this follow up to "Final Descent" we have a computerized train out of control, a cliche in itself but that is just the first of a long list of cliches from a son not liking his step mum to a selfish Senator not caring about anyone else. Add to this more terrible dialogue and acting than I have seen in a long time and some ropey special effects and instead of being an exciting runaway train disaster movie "Final Run" becomes gloriously bad in so many ways.

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External links

Final Run at IMDb

Final Run at Rotten Tomatoes

Text from Final Run on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Run

Trivia

It premiered on October 10, 1999, a Sunday.
It runs 1h29 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 12 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosCBS
CountriesUnited States
StatusReleased

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Henry M. Lebo Cinematography
Armand Mastroianni Director
Henry M. Lebo Director
Peter V. White Editing
George W. Perkins Producer
Louis Febre Original music
Michael Braverman Writer

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What is Final Run about?

Final Run: The Grand Royale is a new high-tech passenger train with a computerized engine. On its maiden voyage, it suffers a severe technical failure, killing the controller and gradually increasing its already high speed, at the rate of 2 more miles per minute. With heavily populated areas ahead and the risk of a deadly derail…

Who directed Final Run?

Final Run was directed by Armand Mastroianni and Henry M. Lebo in 1999.

Who stars in Final Run?

The cast of Final Run includes Robert Urich, Patricia Kalember, John de Lancie, Cathy Lee Crosby and Udo Kier.

How long is Final Run?

Final Run runs for 89 minutes, or 1h29.