"The Running Man" is a 1987 American science fiction action film directed by Paul Michael Glaser, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film is set in a dystopian future where criminals are forced to compete in a deadly televised manhunt. Schwarzenegger plays Ben Richards, a police pilot wrongly convicted of a massacre, who becomes a contestant on the show to clear his name and expose the corruption behind it. The movie is known for its action sequences, satirical commentary on media and society, and its cast, which includes Richard Dawson as the show's host, Jesse Ventura, and Yaphet Kotto. It is loosely based on Stephen King's 1982 novel of the same name.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a police pilot wrongly accused of the massacre of innocent civilians, who finds himself it's latest contestant.
- Can he defeat a series of bizarre adversaries, clear his name, and take down the show's smarmy emcee (Richard Dawson)?
- With Maria Conchita Alonso, Jesse Ventura, and Yaphet Kotto; based on a story by Stephen King.
- 101 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish.
Specifications:
- MPAA rating: R (Restricted)
- Package Dimensions: 6.77 x 5.35 x 0.51 inches; 2.5 ounces
- Media Format: Blu-ray
- Run time: 1 hour and 47 minutes
- Release date: March 7, 2023
- Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Dubbed: English, French, Spanish
- Studio: PARAMOUNT
- ASIN: B0BQ99L756
- Number of discs: 1