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A 1.0-rated exploitation flick that somehow became a cult disaster — let's find out why.
TMDB
10

Runaway, Runaway (1971)

Grimy 70s road tripUncomfortable exploitationAccidental time capsule

Overview

DramaRomance

An unhappy teenager hits the road to meet up with a man in California whom she barely knows. Along the way the naive teen stumbles around trying to do her best to get by, but eventually falls prey to some unseemly characters willing to take advantage of her.

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Content warning
sexual assaultcoming of agedesertroad triptroubled teenroad moviesearch for connectionhitchhikingolder man younger woman relationshipabandoned+5 more
Predatory vulnerabilityFailed counterculture promiseDesperate connection

Standout Aspects

Production

Venice Beach location shoots capture genuine 1971 grime.

Best for:Solo: For brave cult film archaeologists only.·Rewatch: Mystery: how did this get made?
Heads up:Sexual Content: Multiple assault scenes, underage character exploited throughout.·Disturbing: Pervasive menace toward naive teen; no safety net.
B

Director

Bickford Webber

ReleasedMay 17, 1971
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

William Smith

William Smith

Frank

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

Buddy

Don Gazzaniga

Don Gazzaniga

Man in Alley

Beach Dickerson

Beach Dickerson

Bruce - Lorri's Customer

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Gilda Texter was primarily a costume designer; this was her only starring role, possibly explaining the raw untrained energy.

Cultural

Shot during the exact moment Easy Rider's success made 'youth on the road' a bankable genre, cashing in before the trend collapsed.

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