| The Indian Runner | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sean Penn |
| Written by | Sean Penn |
| Produced by | Don Phillips |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Anthony B. Richmond |
| Edited by | Jay Cassidy |
| Music by | Jack Nitzsche David Lindley |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (North America) Columbia Tri-Star Film Distributors International (International) |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Countries | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7 million |
| Box office | $191,125[1] |
The Indian Runner is a 1991 crime drama film written and directed by Sean Penn in his directorial debut. Based on Bruce Springsteen's song "Highway Patrolman", the film depicts the relationship between two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of the law.[2] It stars David Morse and Viggo Mortensen as the brothers, alongside Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, Jordan Rhodes, Dennis Hopper, Charles Bronson, and Sandy Dennis in her final film role.
- ^ The Indian Runner at Box Office Mojo
- ^ "Sean Penn Reflects on His Directorial Debut "The Indian Runner" 20 Years Later". The Moveable Fest. 7 August 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2020.