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.
1987 | 1 h 41 min
Director: Paul Michael Glaser
Stars: Yaphet Kotto, Arnold Schwarzenegger
