The Runner movie poster

The Runner

December 20, 1984 1h 34m 7.1/10 (32 votes)

Originally released in 1984. The Runner is a drama film. directed by Amir Naderi.

Starring Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, and Abbas Nazeri

Synopsis

A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 20, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (32 votes)
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Language FA Original language
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Country Iran Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FA

Production Companies

  • Kanoon
  • Studio of the Voice and Portrait of the Islamic Revolution of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Runner about?

A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes ...

Who directed The Runner?

The Runner was directed by Amir Naderi.

How long is The Runner?

The Runner has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was The Runner released?

The Runner was released on December 20, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Runner?

The main cast of The Runner includes Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri, Alireza Gholmzade, Ali Pasdarzade.