The Running Man
1987 · TMDB 6.5
Directed by Paul Michael Glaser
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.
Why it matters
Convicted criminals navigate hostile urban zones, hunted by themed "Stalkers" live on prime-time television, with the host altering rules to boost ratings.
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Released
- 1987-11-13
- Studio
- Braveworld Productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 6.5
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