Runaway Train(1985) Apr 2026

: Nominated for Best Film Editing for the movie's relentless pacing. Fast Facts & Trivia

: Nominated for Best Actor , Voight transformed himself physically with false teeth and nose obstructions to look like a hardened convict. He won a Golden Globe for the performance.

: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the younger, more impulsive escapee. Runaway Train(1985)

: The "Runaway Four" locomotives used in the film were real diesel engines provided by the Alaska Railroad . Award-Winning Performances

The movie was a critical success, earning three nominations: : Nominated for Best Film Editing for the

: Actor Danny Trejo was originally on set to visit a friend but was hired as Roberts' boxing coach (and an extra) after being recognized by screenwriter Edward Bunker; the two had served time together in San Quentin.

: The project originated with legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa , who developed the screenplay in the late 1960s and originally intended to cast Henry Fonda and Peter Falk. : Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his

: To prepare for his role, Jon Voight spent time with actual prisoners at San Quentin State Prison .