Reid Cruickshanks was born on June 27, 1923, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He made his mark in the cult film scene with roles in Sugar Cookies (1973), where he navigates the dark underbelly of exploitation cinema, and Blue Thunder (1983), a thrilling ride through urban warfare. Cruickshanks also appears in the comedic chaos of Joysticks (1983) and the high-stakes tension of Runaway Train (1985). His contributions to these films highlight his ability to traverse genres, making him a notable figure in the world of cult and grindhouse cinema.
Runaway Train
A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.
