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The Indian Runner

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The Indian Runner (1991)

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Reviews Counted: 12

Fresh: 8

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 5.9/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 13 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: In 1960s Nebraska, Joe returns from the Vietnam War embittered and emotionally estranged from his family. His older brother Frank, a cop and all-around upstanding citizen, tries to re-establish... In 1960s Nebraska, Joe returns from the Vietnam War embittered and emotionally estranged from his family. His older brother Frank, a cop and all-around upstanding citizen, tries to re-establish their once-close relationship. But, despite his brother's efforts, Joe drifts ever deeper into self-destructive and criminal behavior. [More]

Starring: Dennis Hopper, Viggo Mortensen, David Morse, Valeria Golino

Starring: Dennis Hopper, Viggo Mortensen, David Morse, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, Charles Bronson, Jordan Rhodes

Director: Sean Penn

Director: Sean Penn

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Muscular if overwrought drama with great performances.

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Probes the love/hate relationship between two brothers destined to follow different stars.

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