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The Runner

The Runner

The Runner

The Runner

Power always comes at a price

2015•1h 30m•

★4.9(187 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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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Main Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Colin Pryce

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Kate Haber

Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen

Deborah Price

Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda

Rayne Pryce

Bryan Batt

Bryan Batt

Mark Lavin

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

Frank Legrand

Fredric Lehne

Fredric Lehne

Senator Owens

Christopher Berry

Christopher Berry

Hal Provich

Ciera Payton

Ciera Payton

Lucy Hall

James Moses Black

James Moses Black

Dr. Haleman

Donna DuPlantier

Donna DuPlantier

Bernadette Richards

Brooke Hoover

Brooke Hoover

Maryellen Briggs

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Austin Stark
Script Supervisor: Nicole Garcea
Script Supervisor: Katie Shinsato

Writing

Screenplay: Austin Stark

Production

Producer: Bingo Gubelmann
Casting: Jessica Kelly
Producer: Chris Papavasiliou
Producer: Glenn Williamson
Casting: Meagan Lewis
Casting: Suzanne Smith Crowley

Music & Sound

Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Eric Offin
Foley: Mark McBryde
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Paul Karpinski
Music Supervisor: Andrew Gowan
Original Music Composer: Taylor Stewart
Original Music Composer: Andrew Grush

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Elliot Davis
Still Photographer: Patti Perret
First Assistant Camera: Brad Baker
Steadicam Operator: Steve Acheson
Additional Camera: Vincent Bearden
First Assistant Camera: Norris Fox

Editing

Editor: Michael R. Miller
Dialogue Editor: Serge Perron
First Assistant Editor: Becca Berry
Digital Intermediate: Patrick DeVine
Digital Intermediate: Michael Roush

Art Direction

Set Decoration: Selina van den Brink
Production Design: Michael Grasley
Art Department Coordinator: Jessica Lee

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Supervisor: Melissa Walker
Set Costumer: Kristen Anthony
Costume Design: Amela Bakšić
Hair Department Head: Cynthia Vanis
Makeup Artist: April Melerine
Key Hair Stylist: Natalie Chosa

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Supervisor: Luke DiTommaso
Visual Effects Producer: Charlotta Forssman
Visual Effects: Chris Healer

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Power always comes at a price"

#2

The production budget was $6.0M.

#3

The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).

#4

The film was directed by Austin Stark.

#5

The screenplay was written by Austin Stark.

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The score was composed by Taylor Stewart.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Elliot Davis.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt3687398.

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Rating

4.9/10

Mixed

187 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Runner

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$6,000,000

Production Companies:

KGB Media

Paper Street Films

Paper Street Films

Back Lot Pictures