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Running on Empty( 1988)

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

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Christine Lahti

      Annie Pope

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      River Phoenix

      Danny Pope

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      Judd Hirsch

      Arthur Pope

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      Jonas Abry

      Harry Pope

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      Martha Plimpton

      Lorna Phillips

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      Ed Crowley

      Mr. Phillips

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      L.M. Kit Carson

      Gus Winant

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      Steven Hill

      Donald Patterson

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      Augusta Dabney

      Abigail Patterson

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      David Margulies

      Dr. Jonah Reiff

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      Lynne Thigpen

      Contact at Eldridge St.

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      Marcia Jean Kurtz

      School Clerk

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      Sloane Shelton

      Mrs. Phillips

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      Justine Johnston

      Librarian

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      Herb Lovelle

      Hospital Clerk

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      Bobo Lewis

      Home Ec Teacher

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      Ronnie Gilbert

      Mrs. Taylor

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      Leila Danette

      Maid

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      Michael Boatman

      Spaulding

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      Jenny Lumet

      Music Girl

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      William Foeller

      Man at Meeting

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      Carol Cavallo

      Woman at Meeting

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      Alice Drummond

      Mrs. Powell

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      Joey Thrower

      Catcher

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      Donna Hanover

      Reporter

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      Thomas Fraioli

      Violinist

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      Burke Pearson

      Julliard Man

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      Elżbieta Czyżewska

      Julliard Woman

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      Angela Pietropinto

      English Teacher

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      Daniel Dassin

      Waiter

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    A review by badelf

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    Written by badelf on Sun May 12 2024
    It's a little bit long for the sole issue that the script deals with. Other than that, very well played by all the leads, and Stanley Lumet did a decent job with the limited material....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    2835116.00

    Keywords

    • vietnam war
    • on the run
    • pianist
    • hiding
    • protestors