Midnight Run

A 1988 American action comedy film directed by Martin Brest. The story centers on Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro), a former police officer turned bounty hunter. He is tasked with locating and transporting accountant Jonathan Mardukas (Charles Grodin) from New York to Los Angeles. Mardukas had embezzled $15 million from the mafia and skipped bail. Walsh anticipates completing the job in a few days, but numerous obstacles arise: Mardukas has a fear of flying, necessitating ground travel; they are pursued by FBI agents led by Alonzo Mosely (Yaphet Kotto), mobsters under Jimmy Serrano (Dennis Farina), and rival bounty hunter Marvin Dorfler (John Ashton). Throughout their journey, Walsh and Mardukas develop a complex relationship, evolving from mutual dislike to understanding. The film received positive reviews from critics, particularly highlighting the chemistry between De Niro and Grodin. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 95% approval rating based on 56 reviews. The movie grossed over $81 million worldwide against a $30 million budget. Its success led to a series of television sequels in 1994 titled "The Midnight Run Action Pack," though without the original cast.