Crime Story S2E16 — Roadrunner
8.1
Crime Story•Season 2•Episode 16

Roadrunner

8.1/10 · 72 votesMar 15, 198844 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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While escorting a prisoner and his girlfriend, Torello is trapped in the desert and stalked by corrupt lawmen who want the prisoner.

Directed byJeff Stein
Written byGail Morgan Hickman
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Cast16

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Lt. Mike Torello

Tony Denison

Tony Denison

Ray Luca

Steve Ryan

Steve Ryan

Det. Nate Grossman

Paul Butler

Paul Butler

Det. Walter Clemmons

Billy Campbell

Billy Campbell

Det. Joey Indelli

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Sgt. Danny Krychek

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

Atty. David Abrams

John Santucci

John Santucci

Pauli Taglia

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Frank Holman

Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Manny Weisbord

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Phil Bartoli

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Steve Kordo

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Gail Morgan Hickman

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J

Jeff Stein

Director

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Episode Summary

"Roadrunner" is episode 16 of Crime Story season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 72 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jeff Stein and written by Gail Morgan Hickman, it aired on March 15, 1988.

Next: E17 · Desert JusticeBest of Season 2