IMDb > The Runner (1999)

The Runner (1999) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
5.7/10   717 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 19% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Ron Moler
Writers:
Dustin Abraham (story)
Anthony E. Zuiker (screenplay)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Runner on IMDbPro.
Genre:
Drama | Crime | Thriller more
Tagline:
Never make a bet you can't afford to lose.
Plot:
A compulsive gambler finds his new family's safety seriously threatened by a ruthless gambling boss. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
This movie was lame more (23 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ron Eldard ... Edward

Courteney Cox ... Karina

John Goodman ... Deepthroat

Joe Mantegna ... Rocco
Bokeem Woodbine ... 477
David Jensen ... Nosey Bettor (as Dave Jensen)
John David Conti ... Larry Chewcluck

Terrence Evans ... Lefty (as Terrance Evans)

Gary Grossman ... Jeweler
Steve Schirripa ... Host
Lucy Lin ... Chinese Dealer
Ai Wan ... 11 Card Chinese Dealer
John Buchanan ... Black Jack Dealer
Joey Miyashima ... Dr. Andrews

David Arquette ... Bartender
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and some violence.
Runtime:
94 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Karina: You tore the whole world right out of me, Edward. more
Soundtrack:
People Ain't No Good more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
This movie was lame, 27 July 2006
1/10
Author: ty-coon from United States

Sorry people but...

Having gone to school in Vegas and being an actual runner this movie was a huge disappointment. When I found out that they had actually made the movie I thought this would be a pretty cool movie to view. How wrong could I have been? There was nothing in this movie that was even remotely accurate. If they had done ANY research in this movie they could have put together and interesting film however they chose to make one of the dumbest movies ever made in the history of film. I can normally live with a little artistic license but at least be a LITTLE accurate.

STUPID and LAME. Don't bother watching this film.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (23 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Runner (1999)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
What was the car Edward was driving? bobozz
Hated the ending nx74defiant
I dont know why I like this movie... but I do MGTorres77
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Cooler Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels The Air I Breathe Kill Me Again Phoenix
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.