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Midnight Run
In Midnight Run, bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) is tasked with apprehending Jonathan The Duke Mardukas (Charles Grodin), an accountant who embezzled millions from a mob boss. As they traverse the country, evading the FBI and mobsters, their antagonistic relationship evolves into an unlikely friendship. A blend of action, comedy, and crime genres, this movie weaves a compelling narrative of redemption and camaraderie. Directed by Martin Brest, it won the BMI Film & TV Awards in 1989 for its captivating story.
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