3:04 The true story was they wanted to use a real game show host for the role of the antagonist and after Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast as Ben Richards they originally wanted Chuck Woolery to play the evil game show host Damon Killian because he's the same size as Arnold Schwarzenegger and was a perfect fit to be an opponent for Arnold Schwarzenegger but his schedule with Love Connection and Scrabble forced him out of the movie and Arnold Schwarzenegger said to the producer how about Richard Dawson because he's a fan of Family Feud and Dawson and Schwarzenegger met in the 70s and they became close friends and Schwarzenegger called Dawson and asked him to co star in The Running Man, he agreed.
People who knew Richard Dawson said his real personality is closer to how he’s portrayed in the running man compared to how he comes off in family feud. So essentially, he’s a real jerk.
Yeah but Dawson wasn't the first choice for the role of Killian, Chuck Woolery was as mentioned at 3:04 and Schwarzenegger suggested Dawson because of their close friendship.
In the series of Bachman books there is one called the long walk, it is far superior to running man in Story. It’s a shame they didn’t make it into a film
The whole world knew this was Kings’ in 1985 when the Bachman Books was published in 1985. Might as well not watch the rest of this vid if you’re making facts up.
Maria Conchita Alonso was NOT in Predator. The role of Ana was played by Elpidia Carrillo.
Sure she was in number 2
@@jackmiddlehurst7241 You're right. I missed the word "franchise" in the video.
"Oh Hunger games! The running man did it first!"
Damn how did that famous song go again?
Richard Dawson was perfect for the movie.
Oh yes, couldn't imagine anyone better in the role
3:04 Imagine if Chuck Woolery had starred in it.
@@jessyleppert2 I don't want to
"Killian! I'll be back!"
"Only in a rerun."
I think that stands today as the best come back to Arnie's one-liner.
@@joelellis7035 Had Woolery starred in it, he would've said "You'll be back in 2 and 2 NEVER!"
And also, Richard Dawson played RAF Corporal Newkirk in Hogan's Heroes.
Yup
Dweezil Zappa’s character has the line, “That’s right folks, don’t touch that dial….” which also appears in his father’s song, “I’m the Slime”.
3:04 The true story was they wanted to use a real game show host for the role of the antagonist and after Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast as Ben Richards they originally wanted Chuck Woolery to play the evil game show host Damon Killian because he's the same size as Arnold Schwarzenegger and was a perfect fit to be an opponent for Arnold Schwarzenegger but his schedule with Love Connection and Scrabble forced him out of the movie and Arnold Schwarzenegger said to the producer how about Richard Dawson because he's a fan of Family Feud and Dawson and Schwarzenegger met in the 70s and they became close friends and Schwarzenegger called Dawson and asked him to co star in The Running Man, he agreed.
I used to train in the same gym as Thorsen when I was a young lad. He was long gone at that point, but the world is surely small at times 😊
So this TV-show will have it´s premiere next year then?
If only Paul Verhoeven had directed this 🤔
That would have been great
Damn its 2024 and im still hoping for a real running man show
"Whitman, Price, and Haddad!!!"
Okay, i have to rewatch it. thx.
Can you make a video about the film Rollerball please ?
Greetings from Germany 😀
Subed. A nice recommendation vid and other things from movies. Minty!
I would love to see facts about Angels In The Outfield and The Flintstones
That movie is definitely a cult classic.
I would love you to do movies by John Wayne, and Elvis.
People who knew Richard Dawson said his real personality is closer to how he’s portrayed in the running man compared to how he comes off in family feud. So essentially, he’s a real jerk.
Yeah but Dawson wasn't the first choice for the role of Killian, Chuck Woolery was as mentioned at 3:04 and Schwarzenegger suggested Dawson because of their close friendship.
We need Rocky Watches Death Race 2000
THIS!
You should do .. roller ball
It's Time To Start Running! 😆
Waiting for more on the casting of Maria Conchita, but got 1 second mention at the very end...
The future according to this film is in three months time 😂
I didn't know that Maria Alonzo was in Predator. 🤔
Predator 2
He clearly says the Predator FRANCHISE.
It was also remake of French Movie by France TV.
In the series of Bachman books there is one called the long walk, it is far superior to running man in Story. It’s a shame they didn’t make it into a film
The Long Walk was a completely different story. The Running Man was based off the story of the same name.
@@LastBastian which is exactly what I said. And no way did I say that the running man derived from the long walk. Try reading my comment again please.
@@noelht1 Ah, my bad. I thought you were saying this movie was based on The Long Walk.
@@LastBastian it’s all good mate don’t worry. I was just saying I wished they had made the long walk into a movie. It will be an absolute thriller
@@noelht1 Been 30 years since I read that one. I still remember most of it I think. I enjoyed it 👍
Probably Gosport's most famous ex-resident (was born there) Yes he's English and a great pop quiz question
Hey,Rocky Watches TH-cam Guy!
Glen Powell on CBS' Tracker tv show.
Totally different from story but a cult classic. Not 100 percent opposite like lawnmowers but a cult classic
The book was far, far better than the film.
I'll take steroids for 500, alex.
Coincidence? 2 future California governors
Sub Zewo, now plain Zewo
Maria Conchita Alonso was NOT in this film. She was in the very terrible Predator 2, which did not have Arnold in it.
SORRY ALL this comment was meant for Predator, not The Running Man ;0(
Rocky did say the Predator franchise to which there are many movies.
The whole world knew this was Kings’ in 1985 when the Bachman Books was published in 1985. Might as well not watch the rest of this vid if you’re making facts up.
Not quite sure you were listening, I said exactly that! Thanks for the click and comment, they all count 😄😄
NEEDS A REMAKE🔵🔵⚪️⚪️🚜🚜
Black lesbian in the lead?
Agree to disagree. They tried it with Robocop, Total Recall, didn't work.
The less actual strven king the better the movie
the hate boat still makes me laugh.....King wrote the book in 3 days?/? it's much better than the movie
END GAME IS BETTER.......
This was a bad review
That's because it's not a review?
Yaphet Kotto was in the original Alien as Parker and Sven-Ole Thorsen played Tigris of Gaul in Gladiator.