Running on Empty
They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$2835116
Runtime
116 min
Release Date
1988-09-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
322
Vote Average
7.5
Christine Lahti
Annie Pope
River Phoenix
Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch
Arthur Pope
Jonas Abry
Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton
Lorna Phillips
Ed Crowley
Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
Gus Winant
Steven Hill
Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabney
Abigail Patterson
David Margulies
Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen
Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz
School Clerk
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnston
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Herb Lovelle
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Bobo Lewis
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Ronnie Gilbert
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Leila Danette
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Michael Boatman
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Jenny Lumet
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Joey Thrower
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Donna Hanover
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Thomas Fraioli
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Burke Pearson
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Elżbieta Czyżewska
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Angela Pietropinto
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Daniel Dassin
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