The Runner (2015)
Director
Austin Stark
Main cast
Nicolas Cage; Sarah Paulson; Connie Nielsen; Peter Fonda; Bryan Batt
Genres
Drama
Description
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.
Austin Stark
Main cast
Nicolas Cage; Sarah Paulson; Connie Nielsen; Peter Fonda; Bryan Batt
Genres
Drama
Description
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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