The Running Man(1981)
The Running Man Synopsis
A middle-aged family man and high school teacher struggles in silence as he accepts the fact that he is gay.
The Running Man (1981) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Donald Brittain, released on February 22, 1981 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Chuck Shamata, Barbara Gordon, Don Scanlon and Colm Feore. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Brittain
- Writers:
- Anna Sandor
- Producers:
- Bill Gough
- Status:
- Released
The Running Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chuck Shamata
as Ben Carfield
Barbara Gordon
as Liz Carfield
- Don Scanlon
Don Scanlon
as Michael
Colm Feore
as Rick
- David Field
David Field
as Jeff
Kate Trotter
as Professor
- Linda Sorensen
Linda Sorensen
as Elaine
- Shelley Hoffman
Shelley Hoffman
as Student (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Donald Brittain, written by Anna Sandor, produced by Bill Gough.
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The Running Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Running Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Running Man online?
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Who stars in The Running Man?
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The main cast of The Running Man (1981) includes Chuck Shamata, Barbara Gordon, Don Scanlon, Colm Feore and David Field. The film was directed by Donald Brittain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Running Man released?
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The Running Man was released on February 22, 1981 and runs for 1h.
Is The Running Man worth watching?
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The Running Man (1981) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.