The Runner


1h 35m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Edward Harrinton, a young man heavy into debt, finds work as a runner for infamous Las Vegas gangster Deep Throat, with the stipulation that he himself cannot place any bets. Which is a serious restriction since he is a compulsive gambler.

Film Details

Also Known As
Runner
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1999
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Edward Harrinton, a young man heavy into debt, finds work as a runner for infamous Las Vegas gangster Deep Throat, with the stipulation that he himself cannot place any bets. Which is a serious restriction since he is a compulsive gambler.

Film Details

Also Known As
Runner
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1999
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States May 1999

Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (market) May 12-23, 1999.

Formerly realeased in USA on video/DVD by Image Entertainment.

Feature directorial debut for producer Ron Moler.

Began shooting July 6, 1998.

Completed shooting August 22, 1998.

Ron Moler reportedly purchased all rights to Anthony E Zuiker's screenplay for $35,000.

Ron Moler reportedly refused an offer of $500,000 from TriStar Pictures to executive produce rather than direct, which ended the studios intended involvement in the project.

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States May 1999 (Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (market) May 12-23, 1999.)