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The running man / Taft Entertainment Pictures/Keith Barish Productions ; produced by Tim Zinnemann and George Linder ; screeplay by Steven E. deSouza ; directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

Glaser, Paul Michael, (director.). De Souza, Steve, (screenwriter.). Schwarzenegger, Arnold, (actor.). Alonso, Maria Conchita, (actor.). Kotto, Yaphet, 1939- (actor.). Dawson, Richard, 1932-2012 (actor.). Faltermeyer, Harold, (composer.). King, Stephen, 1947- Running man. Motion picture adaptation of (work) /. (Added Author). Republic Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). Artisan Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Richard Dawson. (Cast).

Summary:

A future world game show offers convicts a chance at freedom if they can run to escape hi-tech killers, and Ben Richards is determined to do so.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Second-disc special edition, widescreen.
  • Publisher: Los Angeles : Republic Pictures ; 2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
Based on the novel "The Running Man" by Richard Bachman.
Special features: "Lockdown on Main Street" - 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 Tim Zinnemann and director Paul Michael Glaser; audio commentary with executive producer Rob Cohen; "Meet the Stalkers" - obtain inside information about the deadliest foes in The Running Man.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Thomas Del Ruth; editors, Mark Roy Warner, Edward A. Warschilka, John Wright; music, Harold Faltermeyer.
Participant or Performer Note:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Richard Dawson.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R.
System Details Note:
Dolby digital 5.1 surround; widescreen 1.85:1 and fullscreen versions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Closed-captioned.

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Subject: Bachman, Richard > Film adaptations.
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Genre: Film adaptations.
Science fiction films.
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Available copies

  • 11 of 11 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Somerset County Federated Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Meyersdale Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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