Running on Empty
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Crime
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Christine LahtiAnnie Pope
River PhoenixDanny Pope
Judd HirschArthur PopeJ
Jonas AbryHarry Pope
Martha PlimptonLorna PhillipsE
Ed CrowleyMr. Phillips
L.M. Kit CarsonGus Winant
Steven HillDonald Patterson
Augusta DabneyAbigail Patterson
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Running on Empty about?
- 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.
- Who directed Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty was directed by Sidney Lumet.
- When was Running on Empty released?
- Running on Empty was released on September 9, 1988.
- How long is Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty has a runtime of 1h 56m.
- Where can I track Running on Empty?
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