The Indian Runner
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The Indian Runner

(1991)Directed by Sean Penn127 min · RDrama

Joe Roberts (David Morse) is a patient, steady man who keeps the peace as a highway patrolman, and he loves the brother who keeps breaking it. Frank (Viggo Mortensen) comes back from Vietnam angry and unable to settle, finding the worst in everyone and everything. Sean Penn's first film, drawn from a Springsteen song, is about two men raised in one house who look at the same world and cannot see the same thing.

David Morseas Joe Roberts
Viggo Mortensenas Frank Roberts
Charles Bronsonas Mr. Roberts
Sandy Dennisas Mrs. Roberts
Dennis Hopperas Caesar
Jordan Rhodesas Randall
Enzo Rossias Rafael
Harry Crewsas Mr. Baker
Eileen Ryanas Mrs. Baker
Trevor Endicottas 12-Year-Old Joe Roberts
Brandon Fleckas 7-Year-Old Frank Roberts
Kathy Jensenas Lady at Car Wash
JDJames Devneyas Deputy #1
Leland J. Olsonas Doctor
Annie Pearsonas Hotel Manager
Thomas Blair Levinas Clyde
V. Stacy Kleinas Lucy
James J. Luxaas Randall's Partner
Adam Nelsonas Cellmate
Eddie Katzas Guy on Commode
Kenny Stableras Indian Runner