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Running on Empty (1988)

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

7.41h 56mDrama • Romance • Crime
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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
7.4 / 10 (353 votes)

Top Cast

Christine Lahti
Christine Lahti
Annie Pope
River Phoenix
River Phoenix
Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Arthur Pope
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Jonas Abry
Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton
Lorna Phillips
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Ed Crowley
Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
L.M. Kit Carson
Gus Winant
Steven Hill
Steven Hill
Donald Patterson

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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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