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.
| Release Date | November 13, 1987 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Running Man | |
| Runtime | 1h 40min | |
| Budget | $27,000,000 | |
| Revenue | $38,122,105 | |
| Language | English, Italian, Japanese | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Braveworld ProductionsKeith Barish ProductionsTaft Entertainment Pictures | |