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The Running Man (1987)
Directed by Paul Michael Glaser
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Overview
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.
Rated R | Length 100 minutes
Actors
Arnold Schwarzenegger | Richard Dawson | María Conchita Alonso | Yaphet Kotto | Jim Brown | Jesse Ventura | Erland van Lidth | Marvin J. McIntyre | Gus Rethwisch | Professor Toru Tanaka | Mick Fleetwood | Dweezil Zappa | Karen Leigh Hopkins | Sven-Ole Thorsen | Edward Bunker | Bryan Kestner | Anthony Pena | Kurt Fuller | Ken Lerner | Dey Young | Rodger Bumpass | Dona Hardy | Lynne Marie Stewart | Bill Margolin | Tony Brubaker | Joel Kramer | Billy D. Lucas | George P. Wilbur | Thomas Rosales Jr. | Sondra Holt | Daniel Celario | Mario Celario | Sidney Chankin | Kim Pawlik | Roger Kern | Barbara Lux | Franco Columbu | Lin Shaye | Boyd Kestner | Wayne Grace | Charlie Phillips | Greg Lewis | John William James | Jon Cutler | Kerry Wall | Paula Brown | Megan Gallivan | Suzie Hardy | Debby Harris | Melissa Hurley | Marlene Lange | Morgan Lawley | Cindy Millican | Andrea Moen | Mary Ann Hermansen | Karen Owens | Sharon Owens | Pamela Rossi | Mia Togo | Sheree Ali | Kadrolsha Ona Carole | Maureen Flaherty | Sandy Holt | Jeff Jensen | Jon McBride | Mel Scott-Thomas
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | Tablet | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Steve’s influence and I am looking forward to the remake.
This film highlights totally 80s graphics and music! I wasn’t allowed to see this when it came out.
Great costume design. Fun choreography. Fairly silly film. Reminds me a lot of TOTAL RECALL and IDIOCRACY.
Pleased to see a number of people of color in the cast and as extras - fairly progressive for 1987!
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