The Running Man
6.5/10
Rating
101 min
Runtime
1987
Release Year
Paul Michael Glaser
Director
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown
Quick Synopsis
Set in the year 2017, the story takes place in the United States after a global economic collapse has led to a totalitarian government that strictly controls and censors all cultural expression. To keep the population subdued, the government airs violent game shows featuring convicted criminals who must fight to survive. One such show, called The Running Man, is a gladiator-style competition hosted by the harsh Damon Killian, where participants known as "runners" try to escape from deadly pursuers called "stalkers." The runners face life-threatening challenges with the hope that winning the game will earn them a full pardon and freedom.
Detailed Synopsis of The Running Man
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.
