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#9 The Running Man: It's time to start running!

Blast Off into Dystopian Action: The Running Man 1987 Movie Review on the Four Takes Movie Podcast Welcome to the  Four Takes  Movie Podcast ! Join hosts Martin, Adam, Luke, and David a s they dive into a definitive review of the 1987  action movie classic ,  The Running Man.  This is an essential listen for any fan of  Arnold Schwarzenegger  or 80s cinema . The episode breaks down the plot of this iconic  1987 movie , which is set in a  dystopian 2017  where the United States has devolved into a totalitarian police state .  The most popular form of entertainment is the violent game show, The Running Man.   The movie follows Ben Richards, an innocent police officer framed for a massacre, who is forced to become a contestant and fight flamboyant professional killers known as Stalkers . The team tackle the fascinating controversy surrounding the source material . The film is based on a book written by Richard Bachman, the well-kn...

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