On the Run

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Release date: Dec 1, 1999

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An ordinary guy with a crooked friend discovers no good deed goes unpunished in the comedy On The Run. Albert (Michael Imperioli) is having a quiet evening at home when he gets a call from his old pal Louie (John Ventimigila), whom he hasn't heard from in years. There's a good reason for this -- Louie's been in prison. Ever since childhood, Louie has never been able to stay out of trouble, though whenever they're together, the blame for Louie's indiscretions always seems to fall on Albert's shoulders. Louie calls Albert to tell him he's just broken out of jail and would like Albert to meet him at the bus station. Albert calls the police to tell them a fugitive is due on the next bus, but he soon thinks better of it and makes a dash to the depot, hoping to warn Louie in time. Louie manages to evade the cops, but Albert soon finds himself stuck with Louie for the evening, as he's dragged along for a progressively more dangerous series of misadventures where he's always left holding the bag. Though directed by a Portuguese filmmaker and financed by French and Portuguese production companies, On the Run was filmed on location in New York City, with English dialogue and a primarily American cast.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Bruno De Almeida
Written By:

Jonathan Berman, Joseph Minion
In Theaters:

Dec 1, 1999 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Aug 27, 2002
Runtime:

97 minutes
Studio:

Magnolia Pictures

Cast

Michael Imperioli
as Albert DeSantis

John Ventimiglia
as Louie Salazar

Drena De Niro
as Rita

Joaquim de Almeida
as Ignacio

Agnès Jaoui
as Kirstin

Nick Sandow
as Jack

Victor Argo
as Man Shaving

Tom Gilroy
as Tom

Joseph R. Gannascoli
as Burly Guy

Suzanne Sheperd
as Lady in Travel Agency

Sara Graca
as Vicky

Jason Pabon
as Young Albert

Saul Negron
as Young Louie

Arthur J. Nascarella
as Irwin

Sharon Angela
as Tina

Paul Lazar
as Cabbie

Tony Zacarro
as Cop in Apartment

Tino Navarro
as Homeless

Kate Lunsford
as Waitress

L.B. Williams
as Cop in Coffee Shop

Joel Rooks
as Bartender

Luis Fontes
as Bodyguard 1

Miguel Ferreira
as Bodyguard 2

Gary Perez
as Cop in Havana Club

Dwight Ewell
as Rasta

Anna Kohler
as Anna

John Frey
as George

Bronson Dudley
as Dr. Shapiro

Paolina Weber
as Nurse

Eddie Branquinho
as Cop in Hospital 1

David Callegati
as Cop in Hospital 2

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Critic Reviews for On the Run

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (2)

By the last half-hour, the movie has become so labored and unbelievable, it's impossible to watch it with a straight face.

Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…

Ethan Alter
Film Journal International