Runaway

After witnessing the accidental death of a friend who was attempting to rescue him from bullies, an African-American boy blames himself and, stricken with guilt, hides out among underground street people in New York.

Cast

Charles S. Dutton

as Ralph Colby

Jasmine Guy

as Charlene "Charlie"

Gavin Allen

as Aremis Slake

Akili Prince

as Gang Boy #1

Manuel Feliciano

as Gang Boy #2

Dwayne McClary

as Gang Boy #3

Kim Staunton

as Miss Hartley

Hattie Winston

as Aunt Anna Mae

Sullivan Walker

as K.C.

Wanakee Legardy

as Glove Lady

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