Evasive Action (1998)
Overview
When Redwood Federal Penitentiary closes, there are going to be several hundred prisoners looking for a new home. Several of the most dangerous, all killers, will be transported by train to Santa Ana, a new high tech prison for the worst of the worst. Included in this transfer are: -Ian Kelly, explosions expert who has set off terrorist bombings worldwide. -Lorenzo "Enzo" Martini, a mafia kingpin who enjoyed nationwide fame before finally being put away. -Karl "The Killer" Miller, a serial killer with absolutely no conscience and an unquenchable thirst for blood. -Tommy "Zimm" Zimmer, a man who's serving life for killing his wife and her lover. -Luke Sinclair, who's finishing up the last nine months of a fifteen-year sentence for killing the man who murdered his wife. When the prisoners, under heavy security, board the last car of the train, it quickly becomes clear that an escape plan has been hatched
Where to watch Evasive Action
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Howdy | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
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What is Evasive Action about?
When Redwood Federal Penitentiary closes, there are going to be several hundred prisoners looking for a new home. Several of the most dangerous, all killers, will be transported by train to Santa Ana, a new high tech prison for the worst of the worst. Included in this transfer are: -Ian Kelly, explosions expert who has set off terrorist bombings worldwide. -Lorenzo "Enzo" Martini, a mafia kingpin who enjoyed nationwide fame before finally being put away. -Karl "The Killer" Miller, a serial killer with absolutely no conscience and an unquenchable thirst for blood. -Tommy "Zimm" Zimmer, a man who's serving life for killing his wife and her lover. -Luke Sinclair, who's finishing up the last nine months of a fifteen-year sentence for killing the man who murdered his wife. When the prisoners, under heavy security, board the last car of the train, it quickly becomes clear that an escape plan has been hatched Evasive Action is a Action, Thriller movie, released on 1998-01-01, runtime 91 minutes.
Is Evasive Action worth watching?
TMDB users rate Evasive Action 6.3 out of 10 from 14 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Evasive Action?
In the United States, Evasive Action streams on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jerry P. Jacobs
Cast
- Dorian Harewood as Luke Sinclair
- Ray Wise as Sheriff Wes Blaidek
- Roy Scheider as Enzo Marcelli
- Delane Matthews as Zoe Clark
- Ed O'Ross as Warden Jack Kramer
- John Toles-Bey as Tommy Zimmer
- Clint Howard as Hector Miller
- Don Swayze as Ian Kellen
- Richard Foronjy as Vince
- Steven Barr as Joe Manetti
- Michael Tucci as Judge
- Dick Van Patten as Parole Officer
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