
Thompson's Last Run
Seen it?1986 | 93 min | TV Movie, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for fans of prison dramas and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. The walls close in, and so does the tension. Same wavelength as I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang or Roofman.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A hardened con being transferred from a federal penitentiary to a Texas institution to finish a life sentence as a habitual criminal is freed at gunpoint by his niece. The police man, who was transferring him and has been the con's adversary for over 30 years, vows to catch the twosome.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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RoofmanSaturday SpecialAnother prison drama, and a Saturday Special.
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True GritFriday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jerrold Freedman
- Robert MitchumJohnny Thompson
- Wilford BrimleyRed Haines
- Kathleen YorkLouise
- Guy BoydJames Warner
- Royce WallaceMary
- Tony FrankSheriff
- Susan TyrrellPookie
- Daniel McDonaldCasino
- Benji GregoryLittle John
- Joe BerrymanGuard #5