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The Runaway

An adaptation of the novel by Terry Kay: Two teenagers, one black, one white, are destined to bring change to their racially divided Georgia hometown in 1949. Luke is a dreamer who runs away with his more pragmatic best friend after reading about Huckleberry Finn's riverboat journey. The fun-filled adventure quickly turns into a frightful mystery when the boys stumble upon the bones of three murdered men. As the townspeople scurry to protect themselves from a legendary serial killer named Pegleg, their new sheriff aims to bring justice to the village. Stars Dean Cain

English
  • Originally Aired December 10, 2000
  • Runtime 65 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network Hallmark Channel
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
Ron Raley Writer
Terry Kay Director
Arthur Allan Seidelman Director