Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

The Running Man

Directed byPaul Michael Glaser

1987 · 1h 41m · Kijkwijzer 16

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 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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • Arnold SchwarzeneggerBen Richards
  • Richard DawsonDamon Killian
  • María Conchita AlonsoAmber Mendez
  • Yaphet KottoWilliam Laughlin
  • Jim BrownFireball
  • Jesse VenturaCaptain Freedom
  • Erland van LidthDynamo
  • Marvin J. McIntyreHarold Weiss
  • Gus RethwischBuzzsaw
  • Professor Toru TanakaSubzero
  • Sven-Ole ThorsenSven
  • Mick FleetwoodMic

Crew

  • Paul Michael GlaserDirector
  • Steven E. de SouzaWriter