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The Runner

R1h 30m2015Austin Stark
IMDb: 4.7/10Rotten: 24%Metacritic: 39/100
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"Power always comes at a price"

In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) finds his plans of restoration unraveling as his own life becomes contaminated with corruption, scandal and deceit.

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What is The Runner (2015) about?

In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) finds his plans of restoration unraveling as his own life becomes contaminated with corruption, scandal and deceit.

Who stars in The Runner?

The Runner stars Nicolas Cage (Colin Pryce), Sarah Paulson (Kate Haber), Connie Nielsen (Deborah Price), Peter Fonda (Rayne Pryce), Bryan Batt (Mark Lavin). The film was directed by Austin Stark.

How long is The Runner?

The Runner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated R.

Is The Runner worth watching?

The Runner holds an IMDb rating of 4.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 24. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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