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Indian Runner
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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302380743
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 630238074X
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: September 01, 1998
Running Time: 127 minutes
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1991
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Editorial Review:
Sean Penn announced his retirement from acting, then wrote and directed this emotionally raw, somewhat sprawling film, suggested by Bruce Springsteen's song "Highway Patrolman." David Morse is the title character, an upstanding citizen and peace officer who tries to help his troubled--and troublesome--brother (Viggo Mortensen), recently returned from Vietnam. The brother and his girlfriend (Patricia Arquette) have bad news written all over them--but Morse does what he can to be protector, to no avail. Penn, whose model was John Cassavetes, favors long scenes that draw intense emotions from his cast, which includes Charles Bronson (in an unusually low-key role), Sandy Dennis, and Valeria Golino. But it's as depressing as Springsteen's song. --Marshall Fine
This writing and directorial debut from Sean Penn (Mystic River, Dead Man Walking) isa "raw, intense drama" (Blockbuster Entertainment Guide) filled "with emotion and truth" (Leonard Maltin). An all-star cast featuring David Morse (The Negotiator), Viggo Mortensen (the Lord of the Rings trilogy, A Perfect Murder), Charles Bronson (Death Wish), Valeria Golino (Rain Man), Patricia Arquette (Stigmata) and Dennis Hopper (Blue Velvet) gives The Indian Runner "a fundamental honesty [and] real substance" (Janet Maslin, The New York Times). As deputy sheriff in a small town, Joe (Morse) leads a pretty simple life with his loving family. However, his idyllic existence abruptly changes when his troubled brother Frank (Mortensen) arrives unannounced at Joe's door. Much to the chagrin of his wife (Golino),Joe wants to help Frank make a better life for himself. But Joe soon discovers that this is a formidable task. And as Frank continues his destructive behavior, Joe decides he's had enough, and they square off in a final showdown that pits blood against blood.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - This Movie SUCKED!
It was as if Sean Penn watched "Blue Velvet", tried to be David Lynch and failed miserably. I can't believe people rated this dog positively. Watch "Blue Velvet" and "Wild At Heart" and then watch this piece of crap and tell me Sean Penn shouldn't stick to.....whatever it is he does besides directing movies. I would have given this abortion a C- in a high school film class.
Rating:  - Cop or veteran, guilt will not run away
It is a marvelous film for many reasons and it has many meaningful interpretations. The first we can think of is of course the effect of the Vietnam War on a normal man. It made him someone whose desire to kill, whose need to kill could never be controlled and dominated. Nothing could keep him within the limits of normalcy, that is to say a violence that is purely symbolical or superficial. His desire was not to punch a few noses and be done with it, but it was to kill, and I repeat that was a need ... Read More
Rating:  - sad story/great acting
Everyone in this film from Charles bronson to Dennis Hopper turned in a stellar performance . Be prepared for a very dark story however.Viggo Mortensen and David Morse play brothers who took different paths in life and we watch as one is unable to save the other from himself & his demons.Viet Nam is an integral part of Mortensen's disintegration and it ain't pretty.It is very moving however.David Morse, a fine actor, has never been better.There is a full frontal nude shot of Viggo but there's nothing ... Read More
Rating: - The train wreck you can't look away from
This fine movie probably didn't get as much attention as it merited because of its bleakness and because it represented Penn's earliest work as a director. It is much like watching the proverbial train wreck: devastating but irresistible. However, it is worth enduring the pain for at least one viewing, which will leave a lasting impression. It can be a bit slow in places but is well-written, superbly acted, and beautifully photographed.
Mortensen is absolutely wonderful, both repulsive and ... Read More
Rating: - Shades Of: A History Of Violence
I see shades of Viggo's recent movie: A History Of Violence in this movie Sean Penn wrote and directed. This compelling film brought out emotional, heart wrenching scenes that cause the same emotion in the viewer. We see the 'good brother' Joey (David Morse)--a peace officer, trying to help his deeply troubled, Vietnam vet brother Frank (Viggo Mortensen).
On a personal note: Valeria Golino did a wonderful job in this movie as Joey's amazing, perfect wife.
True to most of Viggo's movies ... Read More
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