Movie "The Running Man" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Running Man"

The year is 2017. The world economy has collapsed. The United States has sealed off it's borders and has become a military controlled police state which controls TV, movies, art, books, communication and censorship. In the police state America has become, criminals have a choice. They can serve their sentences in prison or they can take part in "The Running Man" a government owned violent game-show where contestants running for freedom are pursued by "Stalkers" wrestler-like bounty hunters. "The Running Man" is the top rating show on network TV and Damon Killian, the creator and host is the most popular entertainer in the US. But one man has yet to play... Former L.A. police officer Ben Richards, framed for the massacre of innocent people, when disobeyed orders is recaptured, after escaping from prison. Ben is forced to appear on "The Running Man", joined by resistance fighters William Laughlin and Harold Weiss and Amber Mendez, (a network employee who Richards took hostage and she turned Richards into the authorities) are chased by The Stalkers, as they search for the secret base of the resistance, as they bid to broadcast the truth about the government and prove Ben's innocence.

Starring actors in "The Running Man" movie:

Arnold Schwarzenegger as a character Ben Richards Arnold Schwarzenegger also starred in the next movies: "Total Recall" in a role of Douglas Quaid/Hauser; "Conan the Barbarian" in a role of Conan; "Conan the Destroyer" in a role of Conan; "True Lies" in a role of Harry Tasker; "The Terminator" in a role of The Terminator; "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" in a role of Terminator; "The 6th Day" in a role of Adam Gibson; "Last Action Hero" in a role of Jack Slater/Himself; "Twins" in a role of Julius Benedict; "Batman & Robin" in a role of Mr. Freeze/Dr. Victor Fries; "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" in a role of The Terminator; "Around the World in 80 Days"; "Predator" in a role of Major Alan 'Dutch' Schaeffer; "Commando" in a role of John Matrix; "Red Heat" in a role of Capt. Ivan Danko; "Collateral Damage" in a role of Gordy Brewer; "Eraser" in a role of U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger; "Pumping Iron" in a role of Himself; "Jingle All the Way" in a role of Howard Langston; "End of Days" in a role of Jericho Cane; "Red Sonja" in a role of Kalidor; "Kindergarten Cop" in a role of Detective John Kimble; "Capitalism: A Love Story" in a role of Himself;

Maria Conchita Alonso as a character Amber Mendez Maria Conchita Alonso also starred in the next movies: "Predator 2" in a role of Leona Cantrell; "The Code Conspiracy" in a role of Rachel; "Material Girls" in a role of Inez; "Spread" in a role of Ingrid; "Colors" in a role of Louisa Gomez;

Yaphet Kotto as a character William Laughlin Yaphet Kotto also starred in the next movies: "007 Live and Let Die" in a role of Kananga/Mr. Big; "Alien" in a role of Parker; "Midnight Run" in a role of FBI Agent Alonzo Mosely; "The Puppet Masters" in a role of Ressler; "Witless Protection" in a role of Alonzo Mosely; "5 Card Stud" in a role of Little George; "Brubaker" in a role of Richard 'Dickie' Coombes; "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" in a role of Doc;

Jim Brown as a character Fireball Jim Brown also starred in the next movies: "Mars Attacks!" in a role of Byron Williams; "Any Given Sunday" in a role of Montezuma Monroe; "She Hate Me" in a role of Geronimo Armstrong; "Dark Of The Sun" in a role of Ruffo; "Ice Station Zebra" in a role of Capt. Leslie Anders; "Original Gangstas" in a role of Jake Trevor;

Jesse Ventura as a character Captain Freedom Jesse Ventura also starred in the next movies: "Predator" in a role of Blain;

Erland van Lidth as a character Dynamo Erland van Lidth also starred in the next movies: "Stir Crazy" in a role of Grossberger; "The Wanderers" in a role of Terror;

Marvin J. McIntyre as a character Harold Weiss Marvin J. McIntyre also starred in the next movies: "Pale Rider" in a role of Jagou; "Silverado" in a role of Clerk at cavalry outpost; "Father Hood" in a role of Skinny Guy;

Gus Rethwisch as a character Buzzsaw Gus Rethwisch starred only in the movie "The Running Man"

Professor Toru Tanaka as a character Subzero Professor Toru Tanaka also starred in the next movies: "Last Action Hero" in a role of Tough Asian Man; "The Perfect Weapon" in a role of Tanaka;

Mick Fleetwood as a character Mic Mick Fleetwood starred only in the movie "The Running Man"

Dweezil Zappa as a character Stevie Dweezil Zappa starred only in the movie "The Running Man"

Richard Dawson as a character Damon Killian Richard Dawson also starred in the next movies: "The Devil's Brigade" in a role of Pvt. Hugh MacDonald;

Karen Leigh Hopkins as a character Brenda Karen Leigh Hopkins starred only in the movie "The Running Man"

Sven-Ole Thorsen as a character Sven Sven-Ole Thorsen also starred in the next movies: "Gladiator" in a role of Tiger; "Conan the Destroyer" in a role of Togra; "On Deadly Ground" in a role of Otto; "Best of the Best 4: Without Warning" in a role of Boris; "In Enemy Hands" in a role of U 429: Hans; "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" in a role of The Demon;

Edward Bunker as a character Lenny Edward Bunker also starred in the next movies: "Reservoir Dogs" in a role of Mr. Blue; "Tango & Cash" in a role of Capt. Holmes; "Runaway Train" in a role of Jonah;