The Running Man (1987)

  • R
  • 11/13/1987 (US)
  • Action, Science Fiction, Thriller, Crime
  • 1h 41m

It is the year 2019. "The Running Man" is a deadly game no one has ever survived. But Schwarzenegger has yet to play.

Overview

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.

Paul Michael Glaser

Director

Steven E. de Souza

Screenplay

Stephen King

Novel

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger's headshot

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Ben Richards
Richard Dawson's headshot

Richard Dawson

Damon Killian
María Conchita Alonso's headshot

María Conchita Alonso

Amber Mendez
Yaphet Kotto's headshot

Yaphet Kotto

William Laughlin
Jim Brown's headshot

Jim Brown

Fireball
Jesse Ventura's headshot

Jesse Ventura

Captain Freedom
Erland van Lidth's headshot

Erland van Lidth

Dynamo
Marvin J. McIntyre's headshot

Marvin J. McIntyre

Harold Weiss

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