South Bronx Heroes(1984)

Synopsis

Filmed independently in 1983, Runaways was released in 1985 under two alternate titles, South Bronx Heroes and Revenge of the Innocents. 14-year-old Paul (Brendan Ward) and 11-year-old Michelle (Melissa Esposito) escape the cruelties of foster father Bennett (Martin Zurla). They run off to the nether regions of the South Bronx, but not before Paul has appropriated some photos that will expose Bennett as a kiddie-porn merchant.

Director

William Szarka

Cast

Brendan Ward – Mario Van Peebles – Megan Van Peebles – Melissa Esposito – Martin Zurla

Misc. Info

Genre: Action – Drama – Mystery

Runtime: 85 minutes

Hard Knox(1982)

Synopsis

A retired fighter pilot becomes the head of his alma matter military high school for two weeks with hilarious consequences.Robert Conrad stars as a Marine pilot assigned to run a military school after facing mandatory retirement.

Director

Peter Werner

Cast

Shane Conrad – Bill Erwin – Ricky Paull Goldin – Dean Hill – Frank Howard – Alan Ruck

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 93 minutes

Minor Miracle(1982)

Synopsis

A group of orphans and their guardian get together to try to save their orphanage.

Director

Raoul Lomas

Cast

John Huston – Pelé – Peter Fox – Jeannetta Arnette – Robert V. Barron – Chris Bringard – Eric Bringard

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 100 minutes

No Big Deald(1982)

Synopsis

In this teen-oriented drama, an impoverished street kid puts on a tough act to hide his loneliness.

Director

Robert Charlton

Cast

Rex Robbins – Kevin Dillon – Christopher Gartin – Tammy Grimes – Mary-Joan Negro – Jane Krakowski – Sylvia Miles

Misc. Info

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 86 minutes