
Runaway
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
After witnessing the accidental death of a friend who was attempting to rescue him from bullies, an African-American boy blames himself and, stricken with guilt, hides out among underground street people in New York.
Top Cast


Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Ralph Colby
Charles S. Dutton
Ralph Colby


Jasmine Guy
Jasmine Guy
Charlene "Charlie"
Jasmine Guy
Charlene "Charlie"
Gavin Allen
Gavin Allen
Aremis Slake
Gavin Allen
Aremis Slake
Akili Prince
Akili Prince
Gang Boy #1
Akili Prince
Gang Boy #1
Manuel Feliciano
Manuel Feliciano
Gang Boy #2
Manuel Feliciano
Gang Boy #2
Dwayne McClary
Dwayne McClary
Gang Boy #3
Dwayne McClary
Gang Boy #3


Kim Staunton
Kim Staunton
Miss Hartley
Kim Staunton
Miss Hartley


Hattie Winston
Hattie Winston
Aunt Anna Mae
Hattie Winston
Aunt Anna Mae


Sullivan Walker
Sullivan Walker
K.C.
Sullivan Walker
K.C.
Wanakee Legardy
Wanakee Legardy
Glove Lady
Wanakee Legardy
Glove Lady
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