The Runaway

2000

1h 40m

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6.8/10
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At the birth of two boys, one white and one black, a mysterious and powerful Conjure Woman (Maya Angelou) prophesies that they will start the change. Growing up as best friends in rural Georgia in the 1940s, the boys make a discovery that leads the town's new sheriff, Frank Richards (Dean Cain), to reopen the investigation of the unsolved murders of three black men. While the town would prefer that the truth remain hidden, the sheriff pursues the case, determined to see justice prevail. The Runaway is a stirring story of how friendship, determination and conviction can generate racial change in one heart or an entire town.

Writers

Terry Kay(novel by)
Ron Raley(teleplay by)
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Dean Cain
Sheriff Frank Richards
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Debbi Morgan
Reba Monroe
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Kathryn Erbe
Evelyn Carnes
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Cliff DeYoung
Harlan Davis
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Roxanne Hart
Alice Davis
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Duane McLaughlin
Sonny Monroe
Charles Black
Second Man
Tyler Long
First Boy
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Afemo Omilami
Jule Monroe
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Maya Angelou
Conjure Woman

Writers

Terry Kay(novel by)
Ron Raley(teleplay by)

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Release date

December 10, 2000 (United States)

Language

English

Production company

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

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