The Running Man
"It is the year 2019. "The Running Man" is a deadly game no one has ever survived. But Schwarzenegger has yet to play."
Originally released in 1987. The Running Man is a action/thriller film. directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, and María Conchita Alonso
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 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2,693 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$38.1M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Ben Richards
Richard Dawson
as Damon Killian
María Conchita Alonso
as Amber Mendez
Yaphet Kotto
as William Laughlin
Jim Brown
as Fireball
Jesse Ventura
as Captain Freedom
Erland van Lidth
as Dynamo
Marvin J. McIntyre
as Harold Weiss
Gus Rethwisch
as Buzzsaw
Professor Toru Tanaka
as Subzero
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $38,122,105
Production Companies
- Braveworld Productions
- Keith Barish Productions
- Taft Entertainment Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Running Man?
The Running Man was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
How long is The Running Man?
The Running Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Running Man released?
The Running Man was released on November 13, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Running Man?
The main cast of The Running Man includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown.
Is The Running Man worth watching?
The Running Man has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 2,693 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.