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The Running Man

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When pilot Rex Black (Laurence Harvey) destroys his plane in a crash the day after his insurance policy expires, the insurance company refuses to give him any money. To strike back at the agency, Rex fakes his death, changes his identity and escapes to Spain, with 50,000 pounds in life insurance money. His wife (Lee Remick) joins him in Spain, but when an insurance investigator (Alan Bates) arrives unexpectedly, Rex's paranoia causes him to flee again.

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Oct 7, 2019
...the whole thing never quite works up an atmosphere of suspense. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Dec 17, 2010
C
The acting was stiff. Go to Full Review
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Rafi แก้ว M @RT61647557 Oct 26, 2025 Although not perfect, this movie deserves a look. Lawrence Harvey changes personality in various dramatic and annoying ways, and Lee Remick is up to the task of putting up with him, till the end. Lots of great shots of Malaga, the Spanish Rivera, and the Rock of Gibraltar. Alan Bates is such a nice guy, and the ending leaves so much unanswered. See more bao s @RT77741678 Apr 20, 2025 Once you pop (off), you can't stop! Lee looks amazing in this beautifully shot but not so hot film. See more geraint m @RT62274437 Dec 1, 2024 did he didnt he,will he wont he. Kept me guessing, interested and enthralled. See more nick s @Nick_S Nov 23, 2023 Good adventure/thriller, with a competent cast and crew. Some colourful locations, good sets, and stunts. I found the drama quite entertaining. See more Aug 13, 2022 Really entertaining! Lee Remick is so beautiful!! See more Jun 22, 2021 A well paced exciting thriller that builds nicely with great interactions between the 3 leads. A well written story and nicely executed and directed. I've watched it several times and it still delivers. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When pilot Rex Black (Laurence Harvey) destroys his plane in a crash the day after his insurance policy expires, the insurance company refuses to give him any money. To strike back at the agency, Rex fakes his death, changes his identity and escapes to Spain, with 50,000 pounds in life insurance money. His wife (Lee Remick) joins him in Spain, but when an insurance investigator (Alan Bates) arrives unexpectedly, Rex's paranoia causes him to flee again.
Director
Carol Reed
Producer
Carol Reed
Screenwriter
John Mortimer
Production Co
Peet Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 43m
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