# The Running Man (1987)

English · Released 1987-11-13

The Running Man is a 1987 English film. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in it.

Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Running Man released?
The Running Man was released on 13 November 1987.

### Who stars in The Running Man?
Arnold Schwarzenegger star in The Running Man.

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