Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline:
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1991-09-20
- Runtime: 127.0 min
- Budget: $7.0 million
- Revenue: $0.2 million
- Production Companies: Metro, Goldwyn, Mayer, NHK, Mico, Mount Film Group
Cast & Crew
David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, Charles Bronson, Sandy Dennis, Dennis Hopper, Jordan Rhodes, Enzo Rossi, Harry Crews, Eileen Ryan, Trevor Endicott, Brandon Fleck, Kathy Jensen, James Devney, Leland J. Olson, Annie Pearson, Thomas Blair Levin, V. Stacy Klein, Benicio del Toro, James J. Luxa, Adam Nelson, Eddie Katz, Kenny Stabler, Don Shanks, Neal Stark, Elaine Schoovner, Larry Hoefling, Philip Gould, Chuck Ulmer, Joe Martin, Helen Halmes, James Intveld
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Indian Runner”
The Indian Runner is a 1991 American drama film directed by Sean Penn and starring Viggo Mortensen and Dennis Hopper. The story follows two brothers, Joe (Mortensen) and Frank (Hopper), living in a small Nebraska town. Joe is a Vietnam War veteran who has returned to his hometown and taken a job as a deputy sheriff. His younger brother, Frank, is an aimless drifter who has been in and out of jail for a variety of minor offenses.
When Frank is released from prison, Joe takes him in and tries to help him get back on his feet. However, Frank’s criminal lifestyle and Joe’s attempts to help him soon put a strain on their relationship. Joe’s wife Maria (Patricia Arquette) is also struggling to understand why Joe is so devoted to his brother.
Meanwhile, Frank’s criminal activities escalate and he is soon wanted for a serious crime. Joe is forced to choose between his loyalty to his brother and his duty as a lawman. As the tension between the brothers mounts, Joe is also struggling to come to terms with his experiences in Vietnam.
The Indian Runner is a powerful drama that explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the effects of war on the human psyche. The film features strong performances from Mortensen and Hopper, and is an emotionally powerful exploration of brotherly love and its limits.
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