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The Indian Runner

  • 1991
  • R
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
10K
YOUR RATING
Viggo Mortensen in The Indian Runner (1991)
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Period DramaPsychological DramaTragedyDrama

Late-1960s tragedy of a policeman and his Vietnam veteran brother.Late-1960s tragedy of a policeman and his Vietnam veteran brother.Late-1960s tragedy of a policeman and his Vietnam veteran brother.

  • Director
    • Sean Penn
  • Writer
    • Sean Penn
  • Stars
    • David Morse
    • Viggo Mortensen
    • Valeria Golino
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sean Penn
    • Writer
      • Sean Penn
    • Stars
      • David Morse
      • Viggo Mortensen
      • Valeria Golino
    • 80User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast40

    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Joe
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Frank
    Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino
    • Maria
    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Dorothy
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Father
    Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis
    • Mother
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Caesar
    Jordan Rhodes
    Jordan Rhodes
    • Randall
    Enzo Rossi
    • Raffael
    Harry Crews
    • Mr. Baker
    Eileen Ryan
    Eileen Ryan
    • Mrs. Baker
    Trevor Endicott
    • Joe (12)
    Brandon Fleck
    • Frank (7)
    Kathy Jensen
    • Lady at Carwash
    James Devney
    • Deputy #1
    • (as Jim Devney)
    Leland J. Olson
    • Doctor
    • (as Dr. Leland J. Olson)
    Annie Pearson
    • Hotel Manager
    Thomas Blair Levin
    • Clyde
    • Director
      • Sean Penn
    • Writer
      • Sean Penn
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The movie is loosely based on Bruce Springsteen's song "Highway Patrolman".
    • Goofs
      Frank's prison tattoos change position throughout the movie.
    • Quotes
      • Frank: Somebody was boring me, I think it was me.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Paradise/Livin' Large/The Fisher King/The Indian Runner (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Feeling Alright
      Written by Dave Mason
      Performed by Traffic
      Courtesy of Island Records Ltd.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 20, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 兄弟情仇
    • Filming locations
      • Plattsmouth, Nebraska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Mico
      • Mount Film Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $191,125
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,047
      • Sep 22, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $191,125
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 7m(127 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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