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Timeless Action-Comedy
- Midnight Run feels contemporary even without cell phones.
- It's arguably the best action-comedy, with unmatched profanity.
Midnight Run Plot
- Jack Walsh, an ex-Chicago cop turned bounty hunter, must bring the Duke to LA.
- The Duke, played by Charles Grodin, stole money from a mobster.
De Niro's Comedic Turn
- De Niro's comedic talent was a revelation in Midnight Run.
- Grodin, known in the 70s, gained further recognition through this film.