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The Running Man

  • 19631963
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.6K
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Laurence Harvey in The Running Man (1963)
CrimeDramaThriller
An Englishman with a grudge against an insurance company for a disallowed claim fakes his own death, but is soon pursued by an insurance investigator.An Englishman with a grudge against an insurance company for a disallowed claim fakes his own death, but is soon pursued by an insurance investigator.An Englishman with a grudge against an insurance company for a disallowed claim fakes his own death, but is soon pursued by an insurance investigator.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
    • Carol Reed
    • John Mortimer(screenplay)
    • Shelley Smith(novel "The Ballad of the Running Man")
  • Stars
    • Laurence Harvey
    • Lee Remick
    • Alan Bates
    • Carol Reed
    • John Mortimer(screenplay)
    • Shelley Smith(novel "The Ballad of the Running Man")
  • Stars
    • Laurence Harvey
    • Lee Remick
    • Alan Bates
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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    Lee Remick in The Running Man (1963)
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    Laurence Harvey
    Laurence Harvey
    • Rex
    Lee Remick
    Lee Remick
    • Stella
    Alan Bates
    Alan Bates
    • Stephen
    Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer
    • Parson
    Eleanor Summerfield
    • Hilda Tanner
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • Jenkins
    Harold Goldblatt
    • Tom Webster
    Noel Purcell
    Noel Purcell
    • Miles Bleeker
    Ramsay Ames
    Ramsay Ames
    • Madge Penderby
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Police Official
    Juanjo Menéndez
    Juanjo Menéndez
    • Roberto
    • (as Juan Jose Menendez)
    Eddie Byrne
    Eddie Byrne
    • Sam Crewdson
    Colin Gordon
    Colin Gordon
    • Solicitor
    John Meillon
    John Meillon
    • Jim Jerome
    Roger Delgado
    Roger Delgado
    • Spanish Doctor
    Fortunio Bonanova
    Fortunio Bonanova
    • Spanish Bank Manager
    Shirley Gale
    • Florence
    José Calvo
    • Porter
    • (as Jose Calvo)
      • Carol Reed
      • John Mortimer(screenplay)
      • Shelley Smith(novel "The Ballad of the Running Man")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The airplane that Rex attempts to escape in, a 1957 Jodel D117, is still flying in the UK.
    • Goofs
      During his getaway towards the end of the film, the rear view mirror of Rex's Lincoln Continental appears and disappears between long shots and close ups.
    • Quotes

      Rex Black: Where did he get it?

      Stella Black: I lost it.

      Rex Black: Where?

      Stella Black: In his bed.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964)

    User reviews44

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    8/10
    Excellent thriller with good twist
    A bitter airline pilot fakes his own death and gets his wife to collect the money. They escape to sunny Europe after committing a perfect crime. But, of course, there's always the dogged investigator to make things difficult.

    This movie is a good afternoon's diversion. It's bright, flashy and pacey. With John Mortimer writing and Carol Reed directing, it has a certain touch of class. It's not an A list movie by any means, but a quick look in any reference book will tell you that it's well respected. Good performances, bright locations and a decent pace make this well worth a look.
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    • Dawnfrancis
    • Apr 9, 2003

    FAQ1

    • Which car is the gorgeous convertible shown in the movie?

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    • Release date
      • October 1963 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Algeciras, Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures Corporation
      • Peet Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 43 minutes
      • Color

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