Review of The Running Man (1987) by Justin P — 17 Nov 2008

Alright, I enjoy it. for some reason I enjoy bad arnold movies.

This review of The Running Man (1987) was written by Justin P on 17 Nov 2008.

The Running Man has generally received positive reviews.

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