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The Runaway

The Runaway

1961•1h 2m
Drama

The adventures of a young boy who runs away from an orphanage on a search to find his father.

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EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Cesar Romero

Cesar Romero

Father Dugan

Roger Mobley

Felipe Roberto

Anita Page

Anita Page

Nun

Lewis Martin

Lewis Martin

Captain Dawn

Chick Chandler

Chick Chandler

Joe Sullivan

Nacho Galindo

Nacho Galindo

Max Fernandez

Alex Montoya

Salazar

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