The Running man

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On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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DVD release of the 1987 motion picture.
Based on the novel by Richard Bachman.
Special features: documentary about the current state of privacy and criminal issues in a post 9/11 society; "Game Theory" documentary-an inside look at reality TV programming and its cultural impact on society; audio commentary with producer and director and executive producer, Rob Cohen; "Meet the Stalkers"--Obtain inside information about the deadliest foes in the movie.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Richard Dawson, Jim Brown, Jesse Ventura.
The year is 2019. Television is now ruling people's lives. The most popular game show is The Running Man, where convicts can win pardons instead of 'parting gifts' by defeating murderous henchmen known as stalkers.
DVD ; Region 1 ; widescreen or full screen presentation ; 6.1 DTS-ES Surround Sound ; 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX.
Contents: Running man.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

OK movie submitted by jszchen on August 26, 2011, 1:44pm Arnold as Ben Richards, the framed fugitive offered a chance to "run" for his freedom on the game show with the same title as the movie; Richard Dawson as Damon Killian, treating his role as if he were the host of Family Feud with the contestants using real guns; Jesse Ventura as "Captain Freedom" and co-wrestler Professor Tanaka as "Subzero," both "stalkers" who kill the "running men." Even Mick Fleetwood (Mic) and Dweezil Zappa (Stevie) show up, while the "dancers of the future" are none other than the Laker Girls. This movie SCREAMS "80s." The plot is a good excuse for the action: Ben Richards is determined to prove his innocence, but agrees to be the Running Man when he is told that his buddies would be set free; instead, they join him as "contestants." Maria Conchita Alonzo as Amber Mendez is the standard by which one can properly judge Salma Hayek in the 1990s.

Classic Ah-nold submitted by rrussell on June 21, 2012, 9:48am I love this film!

Set squarely in the middle of Schwarzenegger's "Cheesy" period, the one-liners can't be beat.

Plus, catch the late great Richard Dawson in a rare film role.

Grab some popcorn and don't miss this screen gem!

trm submitted by a2sue on August 29, 2013, 4:31pm this is a fun film to watch. it has arnold and richard dawson in it -- need i say more?

based on stephen king book submitted by dave_472 on July 27, 2019, 1:13am I love this movie!