The Running Man (1987)
The Running Man is a book-based movie adapted from "The Running Man" by Stephen King. This Action/Thriller film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is November 13, 1987.
The Source Material
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Overview
Ben Richards has no job, no money, and a young daughter who urgently needs medical attention. Desperate, out of options, he signs up for The Running Man, “the biggest show in the country.” It’s an ultraviolent competition where the stakes could not be higher.…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- The Running Man
- Original Title
- The Running Man
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi
- US Theatrical
- November 13, 1987 · Rated R