The Indian Runner
The Indian Runner
The Indian Runner
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1991
2h 7m
6.5(147 votes)
Drama

Overview

Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.

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NHK
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast & Crew

33 members
Acting

David Morse

Joe Roberts

David Morse
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Viggo Mortensen

Frank Roberts

Viggo Mortensen
Acting

Valeria Golino

Maria

Valeria Golino
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Patricia Arquette

Dorothy

Patricia Arquette
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Charles Bronson

Mr. Roberts

Charles Bronson
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Sandy Dennis

Mrs. Roberts

Sandy Dennis
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Dennis Hopper

Caesar

Dennis Hopper
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Jordan Rhodes

Randall

Jordan Rhodes
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Enzo Rossi

Rafael

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Harry Crews

Mr. Baker

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Eileen Ryan

Mrs. Baker

Eileen Ryan
Acting

Trevor Endicott

12-Year-Old Joe Roberts

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Brandon Fleck

7-Year-Old Frank Roberts

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Kathy Jensen

Lady at Car Wash

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James Devney

Deputy #1

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Leland J. Olson

Doctor

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Annie Pearson

Hotel Manager

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Thomas Blair Levin

Clyde

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V. Stacy Klein

Lucy

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Benicio del Toro

Miguel

Benicio del Toro
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James J. Luxa

Randall's Partner

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Adam Nelson

Cellmate

Adam Nelson
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Eddie Katz

Guy on Commode

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Kenny Stabler

Indian Runner

Kenny Stabler
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Don Shanks

Young Indian Runner

Don Shanks
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Neal Stark

Circus Dwarf

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Elaine Schoovner

Bearded Lady

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Larry Hoefling

Larry

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Philip Gould

Man at Del Mar

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Chuck Ulmer

Frank's Boss

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Helen Halmes

Dorothy's Mother

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James Intveld

Kid on Highway

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Joe Martin

Dorthy's Father

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