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The Running Man (1987)

R  101 min  -  Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller   -  13 November 1987 (USA)
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A wrongly-convicted man must try to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a TV game show.

Writers:

Stephen King (novel), Steven E. de Souza (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arnold Schwarzenegger ...
Maria Conchita Alonso ...
Yaphet Kotto ...
William Laughlin
Jim Brown ...
Fireball
Jesse Ventura ...
Erland van Lidth Erland van Lidth ...
Dynamo (as Erland Van Lidth)
Marvin J. McIntyre Marvin J. McIntyre ...
Harold Weiss
Gus Rethwisch Gus Rethwisch ...
Buzzsaw (as Bernard Gus Rethwisch)
Professor Toru Tanaka Professor Toru Tanaka ...
Subzero
Mick Fleetwood ...
Mic
Dweezil Zappa ...
Stevie
Richard Dawson Richard Dawson ...
Karen Leigh Hopkins ...
Brenda
Sven-Ole Thorsen Sven-Ole Thorsen ...
Sven (as Sven Thorsen)
Edward Bunker Edward Bunker ...
Lenny (as Eddie Bunker)
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Storyline

Set in a totalitarian society. Ben Richards is a cop who was blamed for a massacre which wasn't his fault. He would be sent to prison and breaks out with some other inmates. He tries to escape but the woman whom he dragged into his plan turns him over to the authorities. Damon Killian, who is the host of THE RUNNING MAN a game show wherein convicted felons are given the chance to run to freedom but have to elude the stalkers; men who hunt them down and kill them in gruesome manners. When he learns that Richards has been caught, he wants him to be the show's next contestant. After being brought to Killian, Richards turns him down, Killian then reveals to Richards that his two friends who were in prison with him and who broke out with him have been caught, so unless Richards does the show they will. But on the night of the show, Richards is set to go but Killian also reveals that Richards two friends are going with him. Richards tells Killian that he will be back. But first ! Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Prison | Police State | Massacre | Framed  | See more »

Taglines:

The year is 2019. The finest men in America don't run for President. They run for their lives. See more »

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El sobreviviente See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$27,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$38,122,105 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The satellite up-link code is 18-24-61-B 17-17-4. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Just before Subzero slices the gong in two, the breakline is visible. See more »

Quotes

[Referring to dead bodies]
Amber: They're running men. Last season's winners.
Fireball: No. Last season's losers.
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Crazy Credits

Announcer's voiceover: "The Running Man has been brought to you by: Breakaway
Paramilitary Uniforms, Orville Pure Procreation Pills, and Cadre Cola - it
hits the spot.
Promotional considerations paid for by Elton Flame Throwers,
Wainright Electrical Launchers, and Hammand & Gates Chain Saws.
Damon Gillian's wardrobe by Chez Antoine, 19th century
craftsmanship for the 21st century man.
Cadre trooper and studio guard's sidearms provided by Colt
Chester, the pistol of patriots.
Remember, tickets for the ICS studio tour are always available
for class A citizens in good standing.
If you'd like to be a contestant on The Running Man, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to ICS Talent Hunt, care of your local
affiliate, and then go out and do something really despicable!
I'm Bill Hilgen. Good night and take care!" See more »

Connections

References The Terminator (1984) See more »

Soundtracks

"(Restless Heart) Running Away With You"
Music and Lyrics by Harold Faltermeyer and John Parr
Performed by John Parr See more »