The Running Man

Name: The Running Man
Director: Paul Michael Glaser
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1987
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown

It is the year 2019. "The Running Man" is a deadly game no one has ever survived. But... Schwarzenegger has yet to play.

19871h 41m6.5(2,915 votes)

ActionThrillerScience Fiction

Synopsis

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 Runnin…

The Running Man (1987) is a action, thriller, and science fiction film directed by Paul Michael Glaser. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, and María Conchita Alonso. The film runs for 1 hour 41 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 2,915 votes.

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Director

Paul Michael Glaser

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

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Who stars in The Running Man?

The Running Man stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, and Yaphet Kotto, and was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

How long is The Running Man?

The Running Man has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.

When did The Running Man come out?

The Running Man was released in 1987.

What genre is The Running Man?

The Running Man is a action, thriller, and science fiction film.

Is The Running Man worth watching?

The Running Man holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.