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The Indian Runner
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The Indian Runner

1991-09-20 · 127 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

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.

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Directors
Sean Penn
Production companies
NHK, Mico, Mount Film Group, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 191,125

Top Cast

David MorseDavid MorseJoe Roberts
Viggo MortensenViggo MortensenFrank Roberts
Valeria GolinoValeria GolinoMaria
Patricia ArquettePatricia ArquetteDorothy
Charles BronsonCharles BronsonMr. Roberts
Sandy DennisSandy DennisMrs. Roberts
Dennis HopperDennis HopperCaesar
Jordan RhodesJordan RhodesRandall
Enzo RossiRafael
Harry CrewsMr. Baker
Eileen RyanEileen RyanMrs. Baker
Trevor Endicott12-Year-Old Joe Roberts
Brandon Fleck7-Year-Old Frank Roberts
Kathy JensenLady at Car Wash
James DevneyDeputy #1
Leland J. OlsonDoctor
Annie PearsonHotel Manager
Thomas Blair LevinClyde
V. Stacy KleinLucy
Benicio del ToroBenicio del ToroMiguel

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