The Indian Runner
- 1991
- 2 HR, 7 min
- AUG 5
- David Morse
- Viggo Mortensen
- Valeria Golino
- Patricia Arquette
- Charles Bronson
- Sandy Dennis
- Dennis Hopper
Sean Penn
MADE IN NEBRASKA 2026 SUMMER SERIES
After getting into trouble with the law, violence-prone Frank Roberts (Viggo Mortensen) seeks help from his brother Joe (David Morse), an even-tempered policeman. Frank hopes to start fresh, and his brother has faith that he can do it. So Joe agrees to let Frank stay — despite the admonitions of his wife, Maria (Valeria Golino), who would rather not have Frank in the house. And though he performs well at first, Frank’s inner turmoil eventually erupts, creating chaos in their once tranquil home.
Nebraska Filming Location: Plattsmouth, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Arlington, Ralston
TICKETS: $10 General Admission | $5 Members & UNL Students
Sean Penn’s feature writer-director debut came with this meta Cain and Abel drama shot in Plattsmouth and Omaha about brothers fated to be in mortal conflict due to their opposite natures. Joe (David Morse) is a failed farmer turned deputy sheriff haunted by a man he killed in the line of duty. Frank (Viggo Mortensen) is a Vietnam veteran with a criminal past. Fresh out of prison, Frank arrives in his hometown with his pregnant wife (Patricia Arquette). Trouble brews. The brothers’ parents (Charles Bronson and Sandy Dennis) live in denial. Cameos by Dennis Hopper and Benicio del Toro.
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