By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and American society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.
Elenco: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Richard Dawson , María Conchita Alonso , Yaphet Kotto , Jim Brown , Jesse Ventura , Erland van Lidth , Marvin J. McIntyre , Gus Rethwisch , Professor Tanaka , Mick Fleetwood , Franco Columbu , Sven-Ole Thorsen , Dweezil Zappa , Karen Leigh Hopkins , Edward Bunker .