The Running Man (1987)
Movie
1987
R
1 HOUR 41 MINS
Action
Adventure
Science fiction
In the year 2017, America is a totalitarian state where the favorite television program is a game show in which prisoners must run to freedom to avoid a brutal death.
Cast & Crew
Arnold Schwarzenegger Ben Richards
Maria Conchita Alonso Amber Mendez
Richard Dawson Damon Killian
Yaphet Kotto William Laughlin
Jim Brown Fireball
Jesse Ventura Captain Freedom
Mick Fleetwood Mic
Dweezil Zappa Stevie
Charlie Phillips Teenage Punk
Gus Rethwisch Buzzsaw
Sven Thorsen Sven
Paul Michael Glaser Director
Steven E. de Souza Screenwriter
George Linder Producer
Tim Zinnemann Producer
Keith Barish Executive Producer
Rob Cohen Executive Producer
Thomas Del Ruth Cinematography
Mark Warner Film Editing
Edward A. Warschilka Film Editing
John Wright Film Editing
Harold Faltermeyer Original Music
Vassal Benford Original Music
Ron Cobb Production Design
Jack T. Collis Production Design
Jim Duffy Set Decoration
Robert Blackman Costume Design
Jackie Burch Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, March 12
Police-state scapegoat (Arnold Schwarzenegger) must play deadly TV game show.
Friday, March 13
Police-state scapegoat (Arnold Schwarzenegger) must play deadly TV game show.
Monday, March 16
Police-state scapegoat (Arnold Schwarzenegger) must play deadly TV game show.
Tuesday, March 17
Police-state scapegoat (Arnold Schwarzenegger) must play deadly TV game show.
Thursday, March 19
Police-state scapegoat (Arnold Schwarzenegger) must play deadly TV game show.
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