The Indian Runner
Synopsis
Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.
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Josh Olson on The Indian Runner
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-04-17
Top Cast
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David Morse
Joe Roberts
Viggo Mortensen
Frank Roberts
Valeria Golino
Maria
Patricia Arquette
Dorothy
Charles Bronson
Mr. Roberts
Sandy Dennis
Mrs. Roberts
Dennis Hopper
Caesar
Jordan Rhodes
Randall
Enzo Rossi
Rafael
Harry Crews
Mr. Baker
Eileen Ryan
Mrs. Baker
Trevor Endicott
12-Year-Old Joe Roberts
Brandon Fleck
7-Year-Old Frank Roberts
Kathy Jensen
Lady at Car Wash
James Devney
Deputy #1
Leland J. Olson
Doctor
Annie Pearson
Hotel Manager
Thomas Blair Levin
Clyde
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$191K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$6.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Penn
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- The Indian Runner
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $191K
- Production Studios
- NHK, Mico, Mount Film Group, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Penn
Sean Penn, Bruce Springsteen
Jack Nitzsche
Anthony B. Richmond
Jay Cassidy
Thom Mount, Steve Bannon, Mark D. Bisgeier, Don Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Penn
Director
Sean Penn
Screenplay
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Michael D. Haller
Production Design
Don Phillips
Producer
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Indian Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Indian Runner about?
Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.
Who directed The Indian Runner?
The Indian Runner was directed by Sean Penn.
Who stars in The Indian Runner?
The principal cast of The Indian Runner includes David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, Charles Bronson.
When was The Indian Runner released and how long is it?
The Indian Runner was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Indian Runner?
The Indian Runner had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $191K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Indian Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Indian Runner was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Indian Runner?
The Indian Runner holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).