Review of Runaway Train (1985) by Roche F — 08 Aug 2007

The finale, when john voight train surfs to his doom...

The last great act of defiance.

This review of Runaway Train (1985) was written by Roche F on 08 Aug 2007.

Runaway Train has generally received positive reviews.

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