Running on Empty(1988)

They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.

DramaRomanceCrime1h 56mReleased
Running on Empty

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Overview

The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.

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Director
Sidney Lumet
Writer
Naomi Foner
Release Date
September 9, 1988
Runtime
1h 56m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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Revenue
$2,835,116

Cast

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Annie Pope

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Danny Pope

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Arthur Pope

J

Jonas Abry

Harry Pope

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Lorna Phillips

E

Ed Crowley

Mr. Phillips

L.M. Kit Carson

L.M. Kit Carson

Gus Winant

Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Donald Patterson

Augusta Dabney

Augusta Dabney

Abigail Patterson

David Margulies

David Margulies

Dr. Jonah Reiff

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Contact at Eldridge St.

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcia Jean Kurtz

School Clerk

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