The Runner
“There is no ticket out”
Synopsis
A group of journalists used to covering international war zones travel to a remote island on a no holds barred survival training course which swiftly gets out of hand under the tuition of two unhinged ex-military types. Running in the background, we hear news of impending nuclear war, which further affects the behaviour of the crazy 'tutors'.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Talbot-Butler
- Original Score
- Gary Pinder
- Original Title
- The Runner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Jones
Mark Talbot-Butler, Chris Jones, Geneviève Jolliffe
Gary Pinder
Mark Talbot-Butler
John Eyres, Lloyd A. Simandl, Geneviève Jolliffe, Geoff Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Geneviève Jolliffe
Producer
Mark Talbot-Butler
Editor
Mark Talbot-Butler
Screenplay
Chris Jones
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Runner about?
A group of journalists used to covering international war zones travel to a remote island on a no holds barred survival training course which swiftly gets out of hand under the tuition of two unhinged ex-military types. Running in the background, we hear news of impending nuclear war, which further affects the behaviour of the crazy 'tutors'.
Who directed The Runner?
The Runner was directed by Chris Jones.
Who stars in The Runner?
The principal cast of The Runner includes Terence Ford, Paris Jefferson, Andrew Mitchell, Ivan Rogers, Julia Lewis.
When was The Runner released and how long is it?
The Runner was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Runner was composed by Gary Pinder.