I wasn't quite sure how the Indian Runner works its way into the story, but Penn's debut is remarkably assured in script and direction, particularly for the performances given. Viggo Mortensen and David Morse are both fab as the brothers; in support is Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, Charles Bronson, Dennis Hopper and Sandy Dennis.
Marked the beginning of his most profitable partnership with Jay Cassidy - cutting of chase through fields notable. Shot by Anthony Richmond (some of the night scenes a bit overlit I thought) and has music by Performance's Jack Nitzsche, giving the film an odd twang.
OK, is sad, but also has some lovely sweet touches.
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