Drama · Japan · 1991 · 2h 7m

The Indian Runner

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Director
Sean Penn
Cast
David Morse as Joe Roberts Viggo Mortensen as Frank Roberts Valeria Golino as Maria Patricia Arquette as Dorothy Charles Bronson as Mr. Roberts Sandy Dennis as Mrs. Roberts
Crew
Anthony B. Richmond — Director of Photography Jay Cassidy — Editor Jack Nitzsche — Original Music Composer Sean Penn — Screenplay Don Phillips — Producer Michael D. Haller — Production Design
Synopsis

Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.

Trailer The Indian Runner — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
vietnam veteransibling relationshipnebraska1960sbrother brother relationship
Key Collaborators
Sean Penn Director Anthony B. Richmond Director of Photography Jay Cassidy Editor Jack Nitzsche Original Music Composer Sean Penn Screenplay Don Phillips Producer Michael D. Haller Production Design Jill M. Ohanneson Costume Design
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