Official movie poster for Cut and Run (1985), a adventure horror film

Cut and Run(1985)

Inferno in diretta

The one story you won't be seeing on the 6 o'clock news!

5.3(71)1h 30m1985-08-08
AdventureHorror

Cut and Run Synopsis

A reporter and her cameraman connect a surviving Jonestown leader and a TV exec's missing son to a drug war where jungle installations are being massacred by an army of natives and a skilled white assassin.

Cut and Run (1985) is a adventure and horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato, released on August 8, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Lisa Blount, Leonard Mann, Richard Lynch and Willie Aames. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 71 ratings.

Director:
Ruggero Deodato
Writers:
Cesare Frugoni, Dardano Sacchetti, Dardano Sacchetti
Producers:
Alessandro Fracassi
Cinematographer:
Alberto Spagnoli
Composer:
Claudio Simonetti
Production:
Racing Pictures
Revenue:
$373,530
Status:
Released

Cut and Run (1985) Trailer

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Cut and Run Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 71 ratings.

Wuchak

6/10

**_South American jungle adventure with Lisa Blount and Richard Lynch_** Shot in the summer of 1984, this was helmed by the director of “Cannibal Holocaust” from five years prior. Wes Craven was originally attached to the production when its working title was “Marimba,” but by the time it was made he had zero input, not even a writing credit. The only ostensible holdover from his involvement might be the…

Reviewed on October 13, 2025

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Cut and Run – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Cut and Run online?

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Cut and Run (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus 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 Cut and Run?

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The main cast of Cut and Run (1985) includes Lisa Blount, Leonard Mann, Richard Lynch, Willie Aames and Richard Bright. The film was directed by Ruggero Deodato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Cut and Run released?

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Cut and Run was released on August 8, 1985 and runs for 1h 30m.

Is Cut and Run worth watching?

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Cut and Run (1985) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Cut and Run?

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Yes. The official Cut and Run trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.