The Running Man

Theatrical - Wide 1987-11-13

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger Yaphet Kotto Jim Brown Mick Fleetwood Edward Bunker

Box Office Gross: $38,122,105

Running Time: 101 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Braveworld Productions, Keith Barish Productions, Taft Entertainment Pictures

Genres: Action Thriller

JoBlo's Rating

6/10

Synopsis

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... See more 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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Review Date: Director: Paul Michael Glaser Writer: Steven E. de Souza Producers: George Linder, Tim Zinnemann Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger Maria Conchita Alonso Yaphet Kotto Review: This movie was always once of my favorite Arny movies from the 80s. It had...

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