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The Running Man (1987)

R · 1987-11-13 · 1h 41m · EN
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2019. A game nobody survives. This year might be the exception.

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.

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Paul Michael GlaserDirector
Budget
$27M
Box office
$38.1M

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Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerBen RichardsMaría Conchita AlonsoMaría Conchita AlonsoAmber MendezYaphet KottoYaphet KottoWilliam LaughlinJim BrownJim BrownFireballJesse VenturaJesse VenturaCaptain FreedomErland van LidthErland van LidthDynamoMarvin J. McIntyreMarvin J. McIntyreHarold WeissGus RethwischGus RethwischBuzzsawProfessor Toru TanakaProfessor Toru TanakaSubzeroMick FleetwoodMick FleetwoodMicDweezil ZappaDweezil ZappaStevieRichard DawsonRichard DawsonDamon Killian

Keywords

Based on novel or bookDystopiaPrisonPost-apocalyptic futureChaseHunting human beingsGame showDeath gameLoose adaptation

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · Science FictionTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Dystopia · PrisonPacingActionDirector preference150246Actor preference8942 · 58296 · 68032Country preferenceUs

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What is The Running Man about?

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.

How long is The Running Man?

The Running Man has a runtime of 101 minutes.

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