The Runner (2015 film)

The Runner

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Austin Stark
Produced by
  • Bingo Gubelmann
  • Erika Hampson
  • Benji Kohn
  • Chris Papavasiliou
  • Glenn Williamson
Written by Austin Stark
Starring
Music by The Newton Brothers
Cinematography Elliot Davis
Edited by Michael R. Miller
Production
companies
  • Back Lot Pictures
  • Paper Street Films
Distributed by Alchemy
Release dates
  • August 7, 2015 (2015-08-07) (United States)
Running time
 90 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English

The Runner is a 2015 American political drama film written and directed by Austin Stark.[2] The film stars Nicolas Cage, Connie Nielsen, Peter Fonda and Sarah Paulson.

The film was released on August 7, 2015, in a limited release and through video on demand by Alchemy.[3]

Plot

In the aftermath of the 2010 BP oil spill, an idealistic politician (Nicolas Cage) is forced to confront his dysfunctional life after his career is destroyed in a sex scandal.

Cast

Production

Madeleine Stowe was originally cast to play the female lead but was replaced by Connie Nielsen.[4] On June 18, 2014, Bryan Batt, Peter Fonda, Connie Nielsen, and Wendell Pierce joined the film's cast.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began on June 23, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana.[5][6] and ended on July 27, 2014.[7] On July 28, Cage was spotted filming at the National Mall in downtown Washington, D.C.[8] The film also shot some scenes in Georgetown.[8]

Release

On June 3, 2015, it was announced Alchemy had acquired distribution rights to the film.[9] It was released in a limited release and through video on demand on August 7, 2015.[10]

Reception

The Runner has received mixed to negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 27%, based on 33 reviews, with an average score of 4.7/10.[11] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 39 out of 100, based on 14 reviews, signifying "generally unfavorable reviews".[12]

References

  1. ↑ "THE RUNNER (15)". British Board of Film Classification. September 23, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Nicolas Cage Returns to New Orleans in Austin Stark's Directorial Debut 'The Runner'". Indiewire. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Nicolas Cage Political Drama 'The Runner' Goes to Alchemy". Hollywood Reporter. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  4. ↑ "Madeleine Stowe Joins Cage On ‘The Runner’". screenrelish.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  5. 1 2 McNary, Dave (June 18, 2014). "Mad Men Actor Bryan Batt, Peter Fonda Join Nicolas Cage Political Drama". Variety.com. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  6. ↑ Diane, Megan (May 31, 2014). "The Runner Starring Nicolas Cage Now Filming and Hiring in New Orleans". ProjectCasting.com. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  7. ↑ "ON THE SET FOR 7/28/14: TED 2 STARTS FOR UNIVERSAL PICTURES, THE GREENS ARE GONE WRAPS". StudioSystemNews.com. July 28, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  8. 1 2 Heil, Emily (July 28, 2014). "Nicholas Cage films The Runner on the Mall". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  9. ↑ Busch, Anita (2015-06-05). "Alchemy Acquires Nicolas Cage Political Drama The Runner". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-06-17.
  10. ↑ "Alchemy Acquires Nicolas Cage Political Drama 'The Runner'". Indiewire. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  11. ↑ "The Runner (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  12. ↑ "The Runner". Metacritic. Retrieved October 24, 2015.

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