The Running Man (1987) 6.6
A wrongly convicted man must try to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a game show. Director:Paul Michael Glaser |
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The Running Man (1987) 6.6
A wrongly convicted man must try to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a game show. Director:Paul Michael Glaser |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | ||
Maria Conchita Alonso | ... | ||
Yaphet Kotto | ... | ||
Jim Brown | ... | ||
Jesse Ventura | ... | ||
Erland van Lidth | ... |
Dynamo
(as Erland Van Lidth)
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Marvin J. McIntyre | ... | ||
Gus Rethwisch | ... | ||
Professor Toru Tanaka | ... | ||
Mick Fleetwood | ... | ||
Dweezil Zappa | ... |
Stevie
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Richard Dawson | ... | ||
Karen Leigh Hopkins | ... |
Brenda
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Sven-Ole Thorsen | ... |
Sven
(as Sven Thorsen)
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Edward Bunker | ... |
Lenny
(as Eddie Bunker)
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Set in a totalitarian society. Ben Richards is a cop who was blamed for a massacre which wasn't his fault. He would be sent to prison and breaks out with some other inmates. He tries to escape but the woman whom he dragged into his plan turns him over to the authorities. Damon Killian, who is the host of THE RUNNING MAN a game show wherein convicted felons are given the chance to run to freedom but have to elude the stalkers; men who hunt them down and kill them in gruesome manners. When he learns that Richards has been caught, he wants him to be the show's next contestant. After being brought to Killian, Richards turns him down, Killian then reveals to Richards that his two friends who were in prison with him and who broke out with him have been caught, so unless Richards does the show they will. But on the night of the show, Richards is set to go but Killian also reveals that Richards' two friends are going with him. Richards tells Killian that he will be back. But first ! Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
This is a classic action flick from the '80s featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in one of his most memorable roles. Set in a futuristic police state where the government controls everything, including the television networks. One of their most popular TV shows is "The Running Man", where convicted felons are hunted down and killed for the entertainment of millions. It's set up like a game show, where the audience votes for their favorite "stalkers", trained killers who hunt down and kill the show's unlucky "contestants". Audience members also win prizes for correctly predicting who will be killed by whom. And the host is played by none other than Family Feud's Richard Dawson, who's game show experience makes him well suited for this role. When Ben Richards (Arnold) is falsely accused of mass murder, he is forced to play this sadistic game.
This movie is chock full of classic Arnold one-liners, such as his famous "I'll be back" right before he enters the arena. And he taunts a stalker armed with a flamethrower with "How about a light?" I could go on and on, but I don't want to spoil the movie. It's funny stuff!
Whether it was intended or not, this movie serves as a great parody of today's "Reality TV" craze. Already there are numerous programs that show people enduring pain and humiliation for the entertainment of viewers, and even court cases are televised for their "entertainment value". Running Man demonstrates what would happen if reality TV hit rock bottom, and it is a scary picture. One can only hope that the networks have the common sense not to let it go that far.
Overall, this is a fun film & I highly recommend it. 9 out of 10!