The Running Man

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The Running Man

1963

1h 43m

Drama

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When pilot Rex Black (Laurence Harvey) destroys his plane in a crash the day after his insurance policy expires, the insurance company refuses to give him any money. To strike back at the agency, Rex fakes his death, changes his identity and escapes to Spain, with 50,000 pounds in life insurance money. His wife (Lee Remick) joins him in Spain, but when an insurance investigator (Alan Bates) arrives unexpectedly, Rex's paranoia causes him to flee again.

Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

...the whole thing never quite works up an atmosphere of suspense.

Oct 7, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The acting was stiff.

Rated: C

Dec 17, 2010

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bao s

Once you pop (off), you can't stop! Lee looks amazing in this beautifully shot but not so hot film.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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geraint m

did he didnt he,will he wont he. Kept me guessing, interested and enthralled.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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nick s

Good adventure/thriller, with a competent cast and crew. Some colourful locations, good sets, and stunts. I found the drama quite entertaining.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/23/23

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Audience Member

Really entertaining! Lee Remick is so beautiful!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/13/22

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Audience Member

A well paced exciting thriller that builds nicely with great interactions between the 3 leads. A well written story and nicely executed and directed. I've watched it several times and it still delivers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

I enjoyed the movie! the tv has it rated 3 stars. i gave it another half a star.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Carol Reed

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Laurence Harvey

Rex Black

Lee Remick

Stella Black

Alan Bates

Stephen

Felix Aylmer

Parson

Eleanor Summerfield

Hilda Tanner

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Synopsis

When pilot Rex Black (Laurence Harvey) destroys his plane in a crash the day after his insurance policy expires, the insurance company refuses to give him any money. To strike back at the agency, Rex fakes his death, changes his identity and escapes to Spain, with 50,000 pounds in life insurance money. His wife (Lee Remick) joins him in Spain, but when an insurance investigator (Alan Bates) arrives unexpectedly, Rex's paranoia causes him to flee again.

Director: Carol Reed
Producer: Carol Reed
Screenwriter: John Mortimer
Production Co: Peet Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 43m

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