The Indian Runner

1991 2h 7m EN

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 161

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Morse
Joe Roberts
Viggo Mortensen
Frank Roberts
Valeria Golino
Maria
Patricia Arquette
Dorothy
Charles Bronson
Mr. Roberts
Sandy Dennis
Mrs. Roberts
Dennis Hopper
Caesar
Jordan Rhodes
Randall

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sean Penn
Writers: Sean Penn, Bruce Springsteen
Languages: English
Countries: Japan, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 3% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sean Penn, shot by Anthony B. Richmond. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jack Nitzsche. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Cassidy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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David Morse and Viggo Mortensen and Valeria Golino carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Sean Penn directs. Anthony B. Richmond behind the camera. Jack Nitzsche scores. Jay Cassidy cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Japan, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 3% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.
4Directed by Sean Penn, shot by Anthony B. Richmond. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jack Nitzsche. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jay Cassidy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7David Morse and Viggo Mortensen and Valeria Golino carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0102116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.