Runaway

Story

Synopsis

After witnessing the accidental death of a friend who was attempting to rescue him from bullies, an African-American boy blames himself and, stricken with guilt, hides out among underground street people in New York.

Director

Gilbert Moses

Writers

Lonne Elder III, Felice Holman, Delle Chatman

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

4 February 1989

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Charles S. Dutton

  Ralph Colby

• 

  Jasmine Guy

  Charlene "Charlie"

• Gavin Allen

  Aremis Slake

• Akili Prince

  Gang Boy #1

• Manuel Feliciano

  Gang Boy #2

• Dwayne McClary

  Gang Boy #3

• 

  Kim Staunton

  Miss Hartley

• 

  Hattie Winston

  Aunt Anna Mae

• 

  Sullivan Walker

  K.C.

• Wanakee Legardy

  Glove Lady

• 

  Lucas

  Drug Pusher

• 

  Eagle-Eye Cherry

  Companion