
The Running Man
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Set in a dystopian future, this film follows Ben Richards, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he is wrongfully accused and forced to participate in a brutal television game show where contestants must fight for their lives. The show, a government tool for controlling the masses, pits Richards against a series of deadly “stalkers” in a fight for survival. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, the movie explores themes of media manipulation and authoritarian control. While it didn’t win any major awards, it has gained a cult following over the years. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 41min
Views:2199
Release:1987
Release Date:1987-11-13
Genre:Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science-Fiction, Stephen King, Thriller
Director:Paul Michael Glaser
Actors:Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dweezil Zappa, Edward Bunker, Erland van Lidth, Franco Columbu, Gus Rethwisch, James Janos, Jesse Ventura, Jim Brown, Karen Leigh Hopkins, María Conchita Alonso, Marvin J. McIntyre, Mick Fleetwood, Professor Toru Tanaka, Richard Dawson, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Yaphet Kotto
Country:United States of America
Company:Bluebush Productions, Home Box Office (HBO), Keith Barish Productions, TAFT Entertainment Pictures
Awards:1 win & 3 nominations total
Budget:$27,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$38,123,906
TMDB:6.5
Rotten Tomatoes:67%
FilmAffinity:5.8
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