Synopsis
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.
Movie Information
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- Naomi Foner
- Release Year
- 1988
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Crime
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (366 votes)
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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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