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The Indian Runner
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Synopsis
The Indian Runner, Sean Penn's debut film as director (he also wrote the script, based on the Bruce Springsteen song "Highway Patrolman") is a brooding tale of two brothers -- one peaceful and sedate, the other violent and aggressive -- whose natures, left unchecked since they were children, are set to the boiling point as they head toward middle-age. David Morse is the quiet brother, Joe Roberts, who is a deputy sheriff in a small town. His older brother Frank (Viggo Mortensen) shows up on Joe's doorsteps, after a recent run-in with the police. Frank tells Joe that he is coming back home to stay and that he has given up his criminal life. His wife Maria (Valeria Golino) is skeptical, but Joe tells her that he is prepared to help Frank get his life back together. Frank has almost convinced himself that his future holds real promise and he's ready to start a new life with his pregnant girlfriend Dorothy (Patricia Arquette). But, once again, Frank's violent temper explodes, and everyone's plans for Frank's future crumble into rubble. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Cast

Patricia Arquette Dorothy
Charles Bronson Father
Sandy Dennis Mother
Valeria Golino Maria
David Morse Joe Roberts
Viggo Mortensen Frank Roberts
Dennis Hopper Caesar

Production Crew

Bill Groom Art Director
Anthony Richmond Cinematographer
Buzz Feitshans Cinematographer
Patricia Morrison Co-producer
Jack Nitzsche Composer (Music Score)
Jill M. Ohanneson Costume Designer
Sean Penn Director
Jay Lash Cassidy Editor
Phillip Linson Editor
David Shamroy Hamburger Producer
Don Phillips Producer
Mark Bisgeier Producer
Sean Penn Producer
Stephen K. Bannon Producer
Thom Mount Producer
Michael Haller Production Designer
Sean Penn Screenwriter
Derek R. Hill Set Designer
Jeff Jensen Stunts
Year: 1991
Runtime: 127
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for violence, language, and some drug use
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Color type
Deluxe color

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
MGM
Mico Film
Mount Film Group
NHK
Pathé Films

Release
September 20, 1991 (USA)
by Universal