Film·1988·PG-13·1h 56m

Running on Empty

DramaCrime

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.

Directed by Sidney Lumet

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Cast

12 credited

Christine Lahti
Christine LahtiAnnie Pope
River Phoenix
River PhoenixDanny Pope
Judd Hirsch
Judd HirschArthur Pope
Jonas Abry
Jonas AbryHarry Pope
Martha Plimpton
Martha PlimptonLorna Phillips
Ed Crowley
Ed CrowleyMr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
L.M. Kit CarsonGus Winant
Steven Hill
Steven HillDonald Patterson
Augusta Dabney
Augusta DabneyAbigail Patterson
David Margulies
David MarguliesDr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen
Lynne ThigpenContact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Marcia Jean KurtzSchool Clerk

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