The Running Man (novel)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Running_Man
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:The_Running_Man_(film)
gptkb:1987
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:box_office 27 million USD
38 million USD
gptkbp:character_development Ben Richards' transformation
gptkbp:character_relationships Ben and his family
Ben and the game show host
Ben and the other contestants
Ben vs. himself
Ben vs. the game show
Ben vs. the government
gptkbp:conflict man vs. society
life or death game
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired video games
inspired reality shows
gptkbp:director gptkb:Paul_Michael_Glaser
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Arnold_Schwarzenegger
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkb:Community_Center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Running Man (novel)
gptkbp:influence gptkb:video_game
gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Ray_Bradbury
gptkb:George_Orwell
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Richard_Bachman
gptkbp:is_motivated_by gptkb:revenge
gptkb:survival
freedom
desperation for money
gptkbp:isbn 978-0451169539
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Ben_Richards
unemployed man
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:narrative_theme gptkb:betrayal
hope
desperation
gptkbp:official_language English
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:plot game show for survival
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1982
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Signet_Books
gptkbp:role gptkb:superhero
gptkb:character
gptkbp:setting 2025
future America
gptkbp:symbolism television as a tool of control
gptkbp:themes surveillance
government control
media manipulation