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The Running Man (1987)

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.

  • Action
  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerBen Richards
  • Photo of Richard DawsonRichard DawsonDamon Killian
  • Photo of María Conchita AlonsoMaría Conchita AlonsoAmber Mendez
  • Photo of Yaphet KottoYaphet KottoWilliam Laughlin
  • Photo of Jim BrownJim BrownFireball
  • Photo of Jesse VenturaJesse VenturaCaptain Freedom
  • Photo of Erland van LidthErland van LidthDynamo
  • Photo of Marvin J. McIntyreMarvin J. McIntyreHarold Weiss
  • Photo of Gus RethwischGus RethwischBuzzsaw
  • Photo of Professor Toru TanakaProfessor Toru TanakaSubzero

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