THE RUNNER Trailer Starring Nicolas Cage

A new trailer has been released for The Runner, starring Nicolas Cage as a flawed congressman trying to set things right in the aftermath of the BP oil spill. The film is written and directed by Austin Stark and also stars Connie Nielsen, Sarah Paulson, and Peter Fonda.

The Runner will be in theaters and iTunes August 7th.

In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) finds his plans of restoration unraveling as his own life becomes contaminated with corruption, scandal and deceit. Directed and written by Austin Stark, the film includes dynamic performances by Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas), Golden Globe® and Emmy® award nominee Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story), Connie Nielsen (Gladiator), Wendell Pierce (The Wire), Bryan Batt (Mad Men) and Golden Globe® winner Peter Fonda (Easy Rider).