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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 1987-11-13
- Runtime:
- 101 min
- Genres:
- Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Director:
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Top cast:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Jesse Ventura
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 6.5/10 from 2,847 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 6.5/10