The Running Man (1987)
It is the year 2019. "The Running Man" is a deadly game no one has ever survived. But Schwarzenegger has yet to play.
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.
Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger - Ben Richards
- Richard Dawson - Damon Killian
- María Conchita Alonso - Amber Mendez
- Yaphet Kotto - William Laughlin
- Jim Brown - Fireball
- Jesse Ventura - Captain Freedom
- Erland van Lidth - Dynamo
- Marvin J. McIntyre - Harold Weiss
- Gus Rethwisch - Buzzsaw
- Professor Toru Tanaka - Subzero
Screenplay
- Steven E. de Souza (Screenplay)
- Stephen King (Novel)
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Dystopian Society and Totalitarian Grip
Keywords
based on novel or book, dystopia, game show, on the run, totalitarian, prison break, paranoid, dark future, wrongly accused, death game, not too distant future, fight for life, authoritarian, stalkers, alternate future
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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 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.
- Who directed The Running Man?
- The Running Man was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
- Who stars in The Running Man?
- The Running Man stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Jesse Ventura.
- How long is The Running Man?
- The Running Man has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Running Man?
- The Running Man is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Running Man?
- The Running Man had a budget of $27M.
- How much did The Running Man gross?
- The Running Man grossed $38M worldwide.
- Where was The Running Man produced?
- The Running Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Running Man?
- The themes of The Running Man include: Visions of Future and Technology, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Dystopian Society and Totalitarian Grip.