Two bargemen get swept into a riverbound kidnapping and hijack on the Mississippi.
THE RUNAWAY BARGE
Two rivermen stumble onto a piracy scheme and end up with a runaway adventure.
Two bargemen on the Mississippi River find themselves mixed up in a kidnapping and hijacking plot.
Quick Answer
The Runaway Barge is a 1975 American drama TV movie directed by Boris Sagal about two bargemen on the Mississippi River who become entangled in a kidnapping and hijacking plot.
Programmer's Pick
You can practically taste the river mud in this made-for-TV caper, where river rats and hijackers clash over more than just cargo. With Bo Hopkins and Nick Nolte on deck, the Mississippi’s never looked so treacherous—or lively.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The film unfolds on the mighty Mississippi, immersing viewers in the world of barges, riverboats, and small-town Americana.
A kidnapping and hijacking disrupts the river routine, propelling the story into crime-drama territory.
A roster of familiar faces—including Bo Hopkins, Tim Matheson, and a young Nick Nolte—brings the river’s characters to life.
The film spotlights the daily grind and perils of river workers, offering a blue-collar perspective on crime and survival.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Runaway Barge released? +
The Runaway Barge was released in 1975.
Who directed The Runaway Barge? +
The Runaway Barge was directed by Boris Sagal.
How long is The Runaway Barge? +
The Runaway Barge has a runtime of 72 minutes.
What genre is The Runaway Barge? +
The Runaway Barge is a drama and TV movie.
Where can I watch The Runaway Barge? +
You can watch The Runaway Barge on SassyFlix.
