Runaway Train is the only "philosophical" action thriller I've ever heard of.
Based on an original script by the legendary Akira Kurosawa, it combines American action thrills with Eastern existential questions.
This unique blend was a critical darling, but it didn't sell many tickets at the box office. But it's remembered today as one of the best films of the Cannon Group and frequently appears on "underrated" lists.
Powered by Oscar-nominated performances from Jon Voight and Eric Roberts, Runaway Train is about two convicts who escape prison only to find themselves aboard a conductor-less locomotive headed for a grisly crash.
Join me for a discussion on what makes this movie still worth your time, my thoughts on its themes, and the film's lasting legacy.
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