The Running Man
1987·Movie·
·1h 41min
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersSurvivalFreedom Vs. ControlMedia ManipulationCorruption Of Power
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersDystopian FutureBattle For SurvivalLife-Or-Death SituationsSocial CommentaryGovernment CorruptionTotalitarian RegimeGame ShowFalse Hope
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Thomas Del Ruth, Paul Michael Glaser, Gene Nollman
Produced by:
Tim Zinnemann, Keith Barish, Rob Cohen
Composed by:
Harold Faltermeyer
