Banzai Runner(1987)
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Banzai Runner Synopsis
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.
Banzai Runner (1987) is a action film directed by John G. Thomas, released on September 25, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Dean Stockwell, John Shepherd, Charles Dierkop and Barry Sattels. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Thomas
- Writers:
- Phil Harnage, John G. Thomas
- Status:
- Released
Banzai Runner (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Banzai Runner before you stream it.
Banzai Runner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dean Stockwell
as Billy Baxter
John Shepherd
as Beck Baxter
Charles Dierkop
as Traven
Barry Sattels
as Osborne
Billy Drago
as Syszek
- Dawn Schneider
Dawn Schneider
as Shelley
- Ann Cooper
Ann Cooper
as Maysie
Rick Fitts
as Winston
Ron Sloan
as Greg
Biff Yeager
as Graham
- Cindy Rome
Cindy Rome
as Sweet Young Thing
- Steve Jamieson
Steve Jamieson
as Dale
Key crew
Directed by John G. Thomas, written by Phil Harnage and John G. Thomas.
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Banzai Runner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Banzai Runner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Banzai Runner online?
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Banzai Runner (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Banzai Runner?
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The main cast of Banzai Runner (1987) includes Dean Stockwell, John Shepherd, Charles Dierkop, Barry Sattels and Billy Drago. The film was directed by John G. Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Banzai Runner released?
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Banzai Runner was released on September 25, 1987 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Banzai Runner worth watching?
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Banzai Runner (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Banzai Runner?
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Yes. The official Banzai Runner trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.