The Indian Runner (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Indian Runner is a 1991 drama starring Dennis Hopper, Charles Bronson and Valeria Golino. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $191,125 worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Indian Runner About?
The premise of The Indian Runner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a dark past, Frank Roberts struggles to find peace and redemption. With the unwavering support of his brother Joe, a kind and understanding police officer, Frank attempts to confront his inner turmoil and violent impulses. He must learn to manage his demons and maintain stability within their family, all while seeking a chance to rebuild his life and find forgiveness.
The Indian Runner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- celebration
- welder
- female nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- rhyming
- prayer
- male nudity
- flyswatter
- female frontal nudity
- rear nudity
- barefoot male
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- feet on table
- bare feet on table
- watching tv
- smoked marijuana
- reference to losing farm
- former farmer
- sheriff
- stole mustang
- robbed gas station
- burned car
- father commits suicide
- bloody suicide scene
- blowing smoke rings
- pull top beer can
- director writer
- indian arrowhead
- fresca soda
- alcohol abuse
- reference to kent state massacre
- handcuffed to bar rail
- man beaten to death
- suicide by shotgun
- swastika tattoo
- reference to gilligan's island
- brothers as polar opposites
- brother
- reference to incest
- reference to winnie the pooh
- shotgun
- period drama
- insanity
- outburst
- war footage
- hostility
- small town
- vietnam war veteran
- tackle
- vomiting
The Indian Runner Cast
Dennis Hopper leads the cast, with Charles Bronson and Valeria Golino.
Also Starring in The Indian Runner
· 6 moreThe Indian Runner Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Indian Runner 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
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The Indian Runner Plot Summary
What happens in The Indian Runner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the dusty heartland of 1960s Nebraska, two brothers embody a stark contrast in their moral values as they become enmeshed in a poignant story of redemption and revenge. Deputy Sheriff Joe Roberts, a man burdened by his personal battles, had once sought to make a living from the land until a bank foreclosure shattered his dreams. Taking on the role of law enforcement was Joe’s attempt to provide for his young wife, Maria, and child, though the crushing weight of his responsibilities often overwhelms him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Indian Runner, scene by scene
The Indian Runner Box Office
The Indian Runner grossed $191,125 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$191.1K
- US & Canada
- $191.1K
The Indian Runner Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Josh Olson on The Indian Runner
How Well Do You Know The Indian Runner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main character in the film known as the Deputy Sheriff?
Cars in The Indian Runner
44 cars on screen, including the 1954 Buick Super and the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500.
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1954 Buick Super Main role -
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Main role -
1961 Chevrolet Corvair Important role -
1968 Shelby GT 350 Important role
The Indian Runner Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “인디언 러너” and “Lupo solitario”.
- Also known as
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- 인디언 러너
- Lupo solitario
- União de Sangue
- Индеец-беглец
- Extraño vínculo de sangre
- Highway Patrol
- Indián vér
- Ο Ινδιάνος Δρομέας
- הרץ האינדיאני
- Indiański biegacz
- Индиански бегач
- Unidos pelo Sangue
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- 印第安信使
- Bėgantis indėnas
- Vyvrhel
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Movies Like The Indian Runner
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Indian Runner’s Romance, The Runner and The Run of the Country.
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The Indian Runner’s Romance 1909 -
The Runner 1999 -
The Run of the Country 1995 -
Run Woman Run 2021 -
The Runner 2015 -
Indianapolis Speedway 1939 -
The Runner Stumbles 1979 -
Running on Empty 1988 -
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country 2017 -
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962 -
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Runner Runner 2013
The Indian Runner FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Indian Runner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Indian Runner?
The Indian Runner runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Indian Runner released?
The Indian Runner was released on September 20, 1991.
Who is in the cast of The Indian Runner?
The Indian Runner stars Dennis Hopper, Charles Bronson and Valeria Golino, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Indian Runner make at the box office?
The Indian Runner grossed $191,125 worldwide.
How is The Indian Runner rated?
The Indian Runner has 6.9/10 on IMDb and 56 on Metacritic.
Does The Indian Runner have a post-credit scene?
No. The Indian Runner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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