Gal Gadot plays a lawyer forced into a high-stakes rescue mission in the Amazon Prime Original thriller 'The Runner,' which premieres September 2.
Key facts
- •The film 'The Runner' is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime on September 2.
- •Gal Gadot stars as Maia Marten, a lawyer prosecuting a crime boss for the murder of two women.
- •The antagonist, voiced by Damian Lewis, demands the death of a star witness in exchange for the safety of Marten's son.
- •The protagonist is given a one-hour deadline to complete the task while navigating London on foot.
- •Rory Wilmot plays the role of the kidnapped son, Noah.
The Amazon Prime Original film 'The Runner' follows Maia Marten, a lawyer and single mother who must navigate London to save her kidnapped son. After her phone is hacked, an unnamed antagonist demands she kill a star witness in a high-profile murder case in exchange for the boy's life. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, the thriller centers on Marten's urgent, hour-long race against time across the city.
Plot and Premise
Maia Marten, played by Gal Gadot, is a lawyer preparing for the testimony of a witness in a murder trial involving a crime boss. Her morning routine is interrupted when an anonymous caller, voiced by Damian Lewis, reveals he has abducted her son, Noah. The kidnapper tracks Marten via her hacked phone and forces her to use her legal security clearance to eliminate the witness within one hour, threatening the life of her diabetic son if she fails to comply.
Production and Style
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, the film features a screenplay by Mark Gibson and a score by Tom Hodge. The production utilizes various visual motifs of London, including montages of the city's inhabitants. The film incorporates music by the band Blondie, specifically the tracks 'Heart of Glass' and 'Hanging on the Telephone,' to frame the narrative.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
