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RUNTIME
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90 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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The Runner
"Power always comes at a price"
2015 1h 30m EN
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4.9TMDB Β· 198
Drama
Synopsis
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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.
βPower always comes at a priceβ
Cast
Nicolas Cage
Colin Pryce
Sarah Paulson
Kate Haber
Connie Nielsen
Deborah Price
Peter Fonda
Rayne Pryce
Bryan Batt
Mark Lavin
Wendell Pierce
Frank Legrand
Fredric Lehne
Senator Owens
Christopher Berry
Hal Provich
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Austin Stark
- Writers
- Austin Stark
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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ERA
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Released 11 years ago.
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CAST
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Directed by Austin Stark, shot by Elliot Davis. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Taylor Stewart. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Michael R. Miller 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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Nicolas Cage and Sarah Paulson and Connie Nielsen carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Power always comes at a price".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt3687398 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Austin Stark directs. Elliot Davis behind the camera. Taylor Stewart scores. Michael R. Miller cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 190 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 11 years ago.
- 3Directed by Austin Stark, shot by Elliot Davis. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Taylor Stewart. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Michael R. Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Nicolas Cage and Sarah Paulson and Connie Nielsen carry the top of the cast.
- 7Marketing tagline: "Power always comes at a price".
- 8IMDB entry: tt3687398 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Elliot Davis
- Original score
- Taylor Stewart
- Editing
- Michael R. Miller
- Production design
- Michael Grasley
- Costume design
- Amela BakΕ‘iΔ
- Makeup / hair
- Cynthia Vanis
- VFX supervisor
- Luke DiTommaso
- Sound
- Eric Offin
- Runtime
- 90 min Β· 1h 30m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
Austin Stark
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Production companies
Who made it
- KG
KGB Media
Paper Street Films
US
- BA
Back Lot Pictures
Key crew
- EditorMichael R. Miller
- Special Effects CoordinatorDonnie Dean
- Still PhotographerPatti Perret
- Sound Re-Recording MixerEric Offin
- Set DecorationSelina van den Brink
- ProducerBingo Gubelmann
- CastingJessica Kelly
- Costume SupervisorMelissa Walker
- ProducerChris Papavasiliou
- ProducerGlenn Williamson
- Set CostumerKristen Anthony
- Production DesignMichael Grasley
- Costume DesignAmela BakΕ‘iΔ
- CastingMeagan Lewis
- Visual Effects SupervisorLuke DiTommaso
- Dialogue EditorSerge Perron
- First Assistant CameraBrad Baker
- Art Department CoordinatorJessica Lee
- Steadicam OperatorSteve Acheson
- Additional CameraVincent Bearden
- FoleyMark McBryde
- Sound Re-Recording MixerPaul Karpinski
- Hair Department HeadCynthia Vanis
- Makeup ArtistApril Melerine
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)2015-08-07R
- Digital2015-08-07R
Also known as
International titles
- EscΓ‘ndalo en el poderES
- Asalto al PoderBO
- The Runner (2015)ID
