His parole bid rejected, convict Martin Steckert (Richard Harris) finds a way to gain the haven of the prison hospital and then make his escape. He abducts young Martin (Justin Henry) as a hostage and heads for the lakeside scene of his own childhood reveries. On the way, the neurotic
Steckert demonstrates his many varying moods as he meets one-time sweetheart Karen (Karen Black), is pursued by policeman Lardner (James Coburn), and has his attitude explored by psychiatrist Mennen (Lindsay Wagner). The picture was shelved for a year following its completion.
Released:
1984
Rated:
PG
Length:
98 mins