On the Run (1982 film)
1982 Australian film
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On the Run is a 1982 Australian thriller film.
Paul Winfield
Beau Cox
Ray Meagher
| On the Run | |
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| Directed by | Mende Brown |
| Written by | Michael Fisher |
| Produced by | Mende Brown |
| Starring | Rod Taylor Paul Winfield Beau Cox Ray Meagher |
| Cinematography | Paul Onorato |
| Edited by | Richard Hindley |
| Music by | Laurie Lewis |
Release date |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Rod Taylor as Mr Payatta
- Paul Winfield as Harry
- Beau Cox
- Ray Meagher as Joe Thompson
- Danny Adcock as Jingles
- Alastair Duncan as Mr Jabert
Plot
A small boy (Beau Cox) is orphaned and sent to live with his uncle (Rod Taylor), who is a hitman. When the boy witnesses his uncle kill some people, his uncle orders that his assistant (Paul Winfield) help shoot the boy; the assistant refuses and takes off with the boy.
Production
The movie marked the first time Rod Taylor had played an Australian character in an Australian film.[2]
Release
Reception
The Birmingham News's movie critic Kenneth Shorey panned the film. He wrote "Shot on scenic locations in Australia, On the Run is a long, rambling movie in which Paul Winfield talks to himself almost the entire time. His companion is a French boy, Beau Cox, who doesn't speak English and consequently has very little to do but look at Winfield quizzically."[5] Variety states "B-movie fans will eventually catch up with the simple pleasures of this well made but minor opus after its unheralded current theatrical release."[6]
