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'The Running Man' Makes a Perfect Thematic Sequel to the 'Gladiator' Movies

Story by Jerome Reuter

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As fans return to the Colosseum for 'Gladiator II', the iconic 1980s thriller 'The Running Man' emerges as a thematic companion piece starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Schwarzenegger's role in 'The Running Man' as a government-sanctioned 'runner' facing off against a brutal televised gameshow mirrors the themes of 'Gladiator' and the spectacle of the Roman arena.
With the renewed interest in 'Gladiator' and its upcoming sequel, 'The Running Man' could see a resurgence as a cult classic that explores similar ideas of state-sanctioned violence for public entertainment.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, 'The Running Man', Gladiator II

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