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Running Scared Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 20, 2008

Running Scared

Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2006

Director: Wayne Kramer

Starring: Paul Walker Wayne Brady Alex Neuberger Vera Farmig Johnny Messner

R Action N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Written and directed by Wayne Kramer, " Running Scared" stars Paul Walker as low-level mobster Joey, an average guy who finds himself on a nightlong chase to recover a gun that was used in a mob hit. Joey's wife Teresa (Vera Farmiga) and son Nicky (Alex Neuberger) are also drawn into frantic chase, along with neighbor's kid Oleg (Cameron Bright). As the night goes on, Joey must race to stay one step ahead of both his mob associates and the cops, lead by dirty Detective Rydell (Chazz Palminteri).
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Who stars in Running Scared – Cast List

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Who is making Running Scared – Crew List

A look at Running Scared behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wayne Kramer last helmed Crossing Over and The Cooler. The film's writer Wayne Kramer last penned Crossing Over and Mindhunters.

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Stewart Hall
Sammy Lee
Michael Pierce
Brett Ratner

Production – What we know about the Running Scared

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for pervasive strong brutal violence and language, sexuality and drug content
Runtime
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Tagline
Ready. Aim. Run.
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Language
English
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Running Scared Release Date: When was the film released?

Running Scared was released in on Friday, February 24 , 2006. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Tsotsi, Ultraviolet and Madea's Family Reunion.

Running Scared DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Running Scared is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Running Scared today on Amazon.

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  • Added the Blu-ray release date of November 18, 2008

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