The Runestone
“An ancient prophecy is about to become a modern nightmare.”
Synopsis
A New York detective takes the case of a bulletproof monster sprung to life from Viking legend.
Top Cast
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Peter Riegert
Capt. Gregory Fanducci
Joan Severance
Marla Stewart
William Hickey
Lars Hagstrom
Tim Ryan
Sam Stewart
Mitchell Laurance
Martin Almquist
Lawrence Tierney
Chief Richardson
Dawan Scott
Fenrir
Chris Young
Jacob
Alexander Godunov
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Donald Hotton
Ask Franag
Erika Schickel
Angela
Bill Kalmenson
Lester
Arthur Malet
Stoddard
John Hobson
Marotta
Anthony Cistaro
Detective
Merilyn Carney
Tawny
Greg Wrangler
Bob
Edward Corbett
Janitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willard Carroll
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Carroll
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- The Runestone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- The Runestone Corporation, Hyperion Pictures, The Movie Group, Signature Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willard Carroll
Willard Carroll, Mark E. Rogers
David Newman
Mikhail Suslov
Lynne Southerland
Thomas L. Wilhite, Harry E. Gould Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Lynne Southerland
Editor
Willard Carroll
Screenplay
Willard Carroll
Director
Thomas L. Wilhite
Producer
Mikhail Suslov
Director of Photography
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Harry E. Gould Jr.
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Runestone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runestone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Runestone about?
A New York detective takes the case of a bulletproof monster sprung to life from Viking legend.
Who directed The Runestone?
The Runestone was directed by Willard Carroll.
Who stars in The Runestone?
The principal cast of The Runestone includes Peter Riegert, Joan Severance, William Hickey, Tim Ryan, Mitchell Laurance.
When was The Runestone released and how long is it?
The Runestone was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Runestone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Runestone was composed by David Newman.
Is The Runestone based on a book or true story?
The Runestone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark E. Rogers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Runestone?
The Runestone holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).