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Running on Empty

1988-09-09 · 116 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Romance · Crime

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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Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,835,116

Top Cast

Christine LahtiChristine LahtiAnnie Pope
River PhoenixRiver PhoenixDanny Pope
Judd HirschJudd HirschArthur Pope
Jonas AbryHarry Pope
Martha PlimptonMartha PlimptonLorna Phillips
Ed CrowleyMr. Phillips
L.M. Kit CarsonL.M. Kit CarsonGus Winant
Steven HillSteven HillDonald Patterson
Augusta DabneyAugusta DabneyAbigail Patterson
David MarguliesDavid MarguliesDr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne ThigpenLynne ThigpenContact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean KurtzMarcia Jean KurtzSchool Clerk
Sloane SheltonSloane SheltonMrs. Phillips
Justine JohnstonJustine JohnstonLibrarian
Herb LovelleHerb LovelleHospital Clerk
Bobo LewisBobo LewisHome Ec Teacher
Ronnie GilbertMrs. Taylor
Leila DanetteLeila DanetteMaid
Michael BoatmanMichael BoatmanSpaulding
Jenny LumetJenny LumetMusic Girl

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