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Banzai Runner
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Banzai Runner

1987-09-25 · 88 min · ★ 6.0

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A highway patrolman goes after a ring of hit-and-run drivers known as "Banzai runners," who have fast, expensive cars and stage illegal, dangerous high-speed races on the freeways at night.

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Directors
John G. Thomas
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Dean StockwellDean StockwellBilly Baxter
John ShepherdJohn ShepherdBeck Baxter
Charles DierkopCharles DierkopTraven
Barry SattelsBarry SattelsOsborne
Billy DragoBilly DragoSyszek
Dawn SchneiderShelley
Ann CooperMaysie
Rick FittsRick FittsWinston
Ron SloanRon SloanGreg
Biff YeagerBiff YeagerGraham
Cindy RomeSweet Young Thing
Steve JamiesonDale

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