The Indian Runner (1991) Cast & Crew

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Directed by Sean Penn.

Cast

• David Morse as Joe Roberts
• Viggo Mortensen as Frank Roberts
• Valeria Golino as Maria
• Patricia Arquette as Dorothy
• Charles Bronson as Mr. Roberts
• Sandy Dennis as Mrs. Roberts
• Dennis Hopper as Caesar
• Jordan Rhodes as Randall
• Enzo Rossi as Rafael
• Harry Crews as Mr. Baker
• Eileen Ryan as Mrs. Baker
• Trevor Endicott as 12-Year-Old Joe Roberts
• Brandon Fleck as 7-Year-Old Frank Roberts
• Kathy Jensen as Lady at Car Wash
• James Devney as Deputy #1
• Leland J. Olson as Doctor
• Annie Pearson as Hotel Manager
• Thomas Blair Levin as Clyde
• V. Stacy Klein as Lucy
• Benicio del Toro as Miguel
• James J. Luxa as Randall's Partner
• Adam Nelson as Cellmate
• Eddie Katz as Guy on Commode
• Kenny Stabler as Indian Runner
• Don Shanks as Young Indian Runner
• Neal Stark as Circus Dwarf
• Elaine Schoovner as Bearded Lady
• Larry Hoefling as Larry
• Philip Gould as Man at Del Mar
• Chuck Ulmer as Frank's Boss
• Helen Halmes as Dorothy's Mother
• James Intveld as Kid on Highway
• Joe Martin as Dorthy's Father

Crew

• Sean Penn — Director
• Sean Penn — Screenplay
• Jack Nitzsche — Original Music Composer
• Anthony B. Richmond — Director of Photography
• Don Phillips — Producer

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