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The Indian Runner

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The Indian Runner
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R,2hrs 7min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
January 1, 1991
Director:
Sean Penn
Distributor:
MGM
Starring:
David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Valeria Golino  ...more
Synopsis: The Indian Runner, Sean Penn's debut film as director (he also wrote the script, based on the Bruce Springsteen song "Highway Patrolman") is a brooding tale of two brothers -- one peaceful and sedate, the other violent and aggressive -- whose natures, left unchecked since they were children, are set to the boiling point as they head toward middle-age. David Morse is the quiet brother, Joe Roberts, who is a deputy sheriff in a small town. His older brother Frank (Viggo Mortensen) shows up on Joe's ... Full Synopsis
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Karl Williams, AMG Review
Sean Penn makes an arresting directorial debut with this intense character drama inspired in equal parts by the stark, folksy, early-'80s recordings of singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen (the film is loosely based on his song "Highway Patrolman") and the improvisational films of actor/director John Cassavetes. Like the latter's work, Penn's first behind-the-camera foray is somewhat light on story ... Full Review
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David Morse
Joe Roberts
Viggo Mortensen
Frank Roberts
Valeria Golino
Maria
Patricia Arquette
Dorothy
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