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The Running Man
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The Running Man

1987-11-13 · 101 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

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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Directors
Paul Michael Glaser
Production companies
Braveworld Productions, Keith Barish Productions, Taft Entertainment Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 27,000,000
Revenue
USD 38,122,105

Top Cast

Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerBen Richards
Richard DawsonRichard DawsonDamon Killian
María Conchita AlonsoMaría Conchita AlonsoAmber Mendez
Yaphet KottoYaphet KottoWilliam Laughlin
Jim BrownJim BrownFireball
Jesse VenturaJesse VenturaCaptain Freedom
Erland van LidthErland van LidthDynamo
Marvin J. McIntyreHarold Weiss
Gus RethwischBuzzsaw
Professor Toru TanakaProfessor Toru TanakaSubzero
Mick FleetwoodMick FleetwoodMic
Dweezil ZappaDweezil ZappaStevie
Karen Leigh HopkinsKaren Leigh HopkinsBrenda
Sven-Ole ThorsenSven-Ole ThorsenSven
Edward BunkerEdward BunkerLenny
Bryan KestnerMed Tech
Anthony PenaAnthony PenaValdez
Kurt FullerKurt FullerTony
Ken LernerKen LernerAgent
Dey YoungDey YoungAmy

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