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The Running Man (1987)
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A wrongly-convicted man must try to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a TV game show. Director:Paul Michael Glaser |
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| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | ||
| Maria Conchita Alonso | ... | ||
| Yaphet Kotto | ... |
William Laughlin
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| Jim Brown | ... |
Fireball
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Erland van Lidth | ... |
Dynamo
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Marvin J. McIntyre | ... |
Harold Weiss
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Gus Rethwisch | ... |
Buzzsaw
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Professor Toru Tanaka | ... |
Subzero
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| Mick Fleetwood | ... |
Mic
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| Dweezil Zappa | ... |
Stevie
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Richard Dawson | ... | |
| Karen Leigh Hopkins | ... |
Brenda
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Sven-Ole Thorsen | ... |
Sven
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Edward Bunker | ... |
Lenny
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Storyline
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
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Country:
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El sobreviviente See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$38,122,105 (USA)Company Credits
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[Sven enters]
Damon Killian: [laughs] Sven, do you wanna talk to Mr. Richards?
[long pause]
Damon Killian: Well?
Sven: I've got to score some steroids.
[Sven leaves]
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Paramilitary Uniforms, Orville Pure Procreation Pills, and Cadre Cola - it
hits the spot.
Promotional considerations paid for by Elton Flame Throwers,
Wainright Electrical Launchers, and Hammand & Gates Chain Saws.
Damon Gillian's wardrobe by Chez Antoine, 19th century
craftsmanship for the 21st century man.
Cadre trooper and studio guard's sidearms provided by Colt
Chester, the pistol of patriots.
Remember, tickets for the ICS studio tour are always available
for class A citizens in good standing.
If you'd like to be a contestant on The Running Man, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to ICS Talent Hunt, care of your local
affiliate, and then go out and do something really despicable!
I'm Bill Hilgen. Good night and take care!" See more »
Written and Produced by Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee
Performed by Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Don Johnson was in talks to star as "Ben", but passed on the project to remain with Miami Vice. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Killian is talking to the old lady about who will make the next kill, his hand changes position on her shoulder/back between shots. See more »Quotes
Ben Richards: [to Killian] One of us is in deep trouble.[Sven enters]
Damon Killian: [laughs] Sven, do you wanna talk to Mr. Richards?
[long pause]
Damon Killian: Well?
Sven: I've got to score some steroids.
[Sven leaves]
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Crazy Credits
Announcer's voiceover: "The Running Man has been brought to you by: BreakawayParamilitary Uniforms, Orville Pure Procreation Pills, and Cadre Cola - it
hits the spot.
Promotional considerations paid for by Elton Flame Throwers,
Wainright Electrical Launchers, and Hammand & Gates Chain Saws.
Damon Gillian's wardrobe by Chez Antoine, 19th century
craftsmanship for the 21st century man.
Cadre trooper and studio guard's sidearms provided by Colt
Chester, the pistol of patriots.
Remember, tickets for the ICS studio tour are always available
for class A citizens in good standing.
If you'd like to be a contestant on The Running Man, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to ICS Talent Hunt, care of your local
affiliate, and then go out and do something really despicable!
I'm Bill Hilgen. Good night and take care!" See more »
Soundtracks
"The Death March"Written and Produced by Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee
Performed by Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee See more »
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