Running Red
Running Red

Running Red

1999Movie92 minEnglish

Upset over his brother’s murder, Soviet special agent Gregori Wallace leaves Russia to start a new life in the United States. Now happily married to a beautiful woman and the father of a little girl, Gregori soon realizes that he can’t outrun the past.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Ernie BarbarashGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Black Ops agent, now living in seclusion, is drawn back into the violent underworld when his former mentor frames him for murder. To clear his name and save his estranged daughter, he must confront his past and the powerful forces that want him dead.

Critical Reception

Running Red received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some acknowledged the action sequences, many found the film to be a forgettable entry in the action thriller genre, failing to live up to the potential of its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its adequate action sequences but criticized for a predictable plot.
  • The film struggles with character development and a compelling narrative.
  • Generally considered a low-budget action film that offers little originality.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Jeff Speakman, known for his martial arts expertise, performed many of his own stunts in the film.

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