Running Time

"Time is Running Out!"

Mar 1 1997 N/A 1h 10m
Crime, Thriller

Carl, a career criminal, receives an early release from prison and immediately begins preparations for his next big heist.

Plot

Running Time was filmed in black and white, in real time, and seemingly takes place in one continuous, fluid shot. It's a little like Hitchcock's "Rope," but it's on location! Carl, an ex-con who sets out to rob the prison laundry system where he worked for 5 years (while in the pen), has spent ten years in prison planning the ultimate heist. Upon his release, he meets up with a high school buddy, who's made all the arrangements for the job, and rented him a hooker for his first encounter in a decade with a real girl. After picking up the safecracker and their getaway driver, they've got twenty minutes to pull off the perfect heist...but soon everything falls apart before Carl's eyes. He might still get the girl, though!

Written by

Josh Becker, Peter Choi

Directed by

Josh Becker

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Panoramic Pictures, Blood Money Partners LP

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,882
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA