: The project originated with legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa , who developed the screenplay in the late 1960s and originally intended to cast Henry Fonda and Peter Falk.
: Nominated for Best Actor , Voight transformed himself physically with false teeth and nose obstructions to look like a hardened convict. He won a Golden Globe for the performance. Runaway Train(1985)
: To prepare for his role, Jon Voight spent time with actual prisoners at San Quentin State Prison . : The project originated with legendary Japanese director
: Actor Danny Trejo was originally on set to visit a friend but was hired as Roberts' boxing coach (and an extra) after being recognized by screenwriter Edward Bunker; the two had served time together in San Quentin. : To prepare for his role, Jon Voight
: Nominated for Best Film Editing for the movie's relentless pacing. Fast Facts & Trivia