The Indian Runner(1991)
Overview
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.
Director
Sean Penn
Studio
NHK
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$191K
Cast
David Morse
as Joe Roberts
Viggo Mortensen
as Frank Roberts
Valeria Golino
as Maria
Patricia Arquette
as Dorothy
Charles Bronson
as Mr. Roberts
Sandy Dennis
as Mrs. Roberts
Dennis Hopper
as Caesar
Jordan Rhodes
as Randall
Enzo Rossi
as Rafael
Harry Crews
as Mr. Baker
Eileen Ryan
as Mrs. Baker
Trevor Endicott
as 12-Year-Old Joe Roberts
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$191K
Production Companies
NHK • Mico • Mount Film Group
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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 and released in 1991. It is a drama film.
How long is The Indian Runner?▼
The Indian Runner has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in The Indian Runner?▼
The cast of The Indian Runner includes David Morse as Joe Roberts, Viggo Mortensen as Frank Roberts, Valeria Golino as Maria, Patricia Arquette as Dorothy, Charles Bronson as Mr. Roberts and more.
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