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Road to Nowhere

1993-07-04 · 90 min · ★ 3.7

Thriller

A psychotic convict escapes from jail, kidnaps his sister, and takes an American couple hostage in their seaside vacation home while planning his escape from the police.

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Directors
Michael J. Murphy
Production companies
Murlin Films, Powerhouse Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

James ReynardPeter Reid
Kate Steavenson-PayneKate Steavenson-PayneElise Reid
Timur KocakByron
Heather RaffoMegan
Neil GoulbournFreddy
Judith HoldingJudith HoldingJanet
Caroline MacDowellCaroline MacDowellHelen
Marilyn ColemanMarilyn ColemanHousekeeper
Sarah PayneJacky
Kevin HerbertGuard
Elliot HoneyPoliceman
Paul BeauchampsPoliceman
Rachel IvesTina
John FlanaganJohn FlanaganDave
Julie PetersSarah
Luke MassyLuke MassyDanny

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