The Runner
Aug 07 2015
•2h 30m
•Drama
In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) finds his plans of restoration unraveling as his own life becomes contaminated with corruption, scandal and deceit.
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Nicolas Cage
Colin Price
Sarah Paulson
Kate Haber
Connie Nielsen
Deborah Price
Peter Fonda
Rayne Price
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