Blast From My Past

The Running Man

Tri-Star Pictures (1987)

Synopsis:

In a dystopian future, the United States has become a totalitarian state where prisoners are forced to participate in a deadly game show called 'The Running Man'. The main character, Ben Richards, is a wrongly accused man who is forced to participate in the game to save his family from execution. As he navigates the treacherous arena, Richards must use his wits and physical skills to survive and expose the corrupt government.

Director:

Paul Michael Glaser

Starring:

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Maria Conchita Alonso
Yaphet Kotto