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Thompson's Last Run

  • TV Movie
  • 19861986
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
168
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Robert Mitchum and Wilford Brimley in Thompson's Last Run (1986)
  • Drama
A hardened con (Robert Mitchum) 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 (Kathl... Read allA hardened con (Robert Mitchum) 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 (Kathleen York). The cop (Wilford Brimley), who was transferring him and has been the con's adve... Read allA hardened con (Robert Mitchum) 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 (Kathleen York). The cop (Wilford Brimley), who was transferring him and has been the con's adversary for over 30 years, vows to catch the twosome.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
168
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  • Director
    • Jerrold Freedman
  • Writer
    • John Carlen
  • Stars
    • Robert Mitchum
    • Wilford Brimley
    • Kathleen York
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  • Director
    • Jerrold Freedman
  • Writer
    • John Carlen
  • Stars
    • Robert Mitchum
    • Wilford Brimley
    • Kathleen York
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    • 6User reviews
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    Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum
    • Johnny Thompsonas Johnny Thompson
    Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley
    • Red Hainesas Red Haines
    Kathleen York
    Kathleen York
    • Louiseas Louise
    Guy Boyd
    Guy Boyd
    • James Warneras James Warner
    Royce Wallace
    • Maryas Mary
    Tony Frank
    Tony Frank
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell
    • Pookieas Pookie
    Daniel McDonald
    Daniel McDonald
    • Casinoas Casino
    Benji Gregory
    Benji Gregory
    • Little Johnas Little John
    • (as Benjamin Gregory)
    Joe Berryman
    Joe Berryman
    • Guard #5as Guard #5
    Jerry Biggs
    • Carnyas Carny
    Johnny Brink
    • Bait Shop Owneras Bait Shop Owner
    Sami Chester
    • Attendantas Attendant
    • (as Sa'mi Chester)
    Jack Gould
    • Conductoras Conductor
    Joe Graham
    • Cardplayer #1as Cardplayer #1
    Kerry Graves
    Kerry Graves
    • Guard #2as Guard #2
    Patti Heider
    • Marthaas Martha
    Travis Hobbs
    • Cardplayer #2as Cardplayer #2
    • Director
      • Jerrold Freedman
    • Writer
      • John Carlen
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    • Trivia
      A TV movie for the CBS network.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the movie, Red purchases tickets inside the Railway Station. As he and Johnny are walking from the ticket booth, Red checks the time on his wrist watch and about two steps later the microphone dips down into camera view.
    • Quotes

      Louise: You know how I got that money this afternoon?

      Johnny Thompson: You told me you borrowed it.

      Louise: I turned a trick for it.

      Johnny Thompson: Well, we sure are covering a lot of ground in this conversation ain't we!

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    6/10
    beautiful ending
    A little known film from late in Mitchum's career.Rather low key,but,beautifully acted by Mitchum and Brimley.Mitchum gives a wise,seasoned performance,as the lifetime criminal he portrays must surely be.The ending,however,is the reason you want to watch the film again and again.Mitchum was the best at portraying such poignant beauty.You don't see endings like this anymore,or,even,acting,where the characters are so believable.Sure,certain plot lines are rather far-fetched ,I can't imagine a prisoner being transported to another facility and having their handcuffs removed then sharing a drink with his transporting officer,even if they have known each other for 30 years.But again,suspend disbelief and enjoy this beautiful tale of good men who have made some bad decisions.
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    • Feb 13, 2007

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    • Release date
      • February 16, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Last Run
    • Filming locations
      • Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cypress Point Productions
      • Phoenix Entertainment Group (PEG)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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