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The Indian Runner

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

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
    • 75User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Joe Roberts
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Frank Roberts
    Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino
    • Maria
    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Dorothy
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Mr. Roberts
    Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis
    • Mrs. Roberts
    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
    • 12-Years-Old Joe Roberts
    Brandon Fleck
    • 7-Years-Old Frank Roberts
    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
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    • Trivia
      The first movie in five years where Charles Bronson does not sport a mustache.
    • Goofs
      Frank's prison tattoos change position throughout the movie.
    • Quotes

      Frank: Somebody was boring me, I think it was me.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 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.

    User reviews75

    Featured review
    10/10

    Great great film

    Absolutely one of my favorite films of all time. Not enough real movies like this. Tells an important tale of family, love and loss. Sean Penn is a national treasure as both an actor and filmmaker. David Morse and Viggo Mortensen give their best performances of their careers. Charles Bronson is such a surprise as the father.
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    • 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
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    Box office

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    • 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

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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