Movie·1988·1h 56m
Running on Empty
They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
Directed By
Sidney Lumet
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Naomi Foner, Burtt Harris
Cinematography
Gerry Fisher
Music
Tony Mottola
Editor
Andrew Mondshein
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
351 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Christine Lahti
Annie Pope
River Phoenix
Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch
Arthur Pope
Jonas Abry
Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton
Lorna Phillips
Ed Crowley
Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
Gus Winant
Steven Hill
Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabney
Abigail Patterson
David Margulies
Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen
Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz
School Clerk
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnston
Librarian
Herb Lovelle
Hospital Clerk
Bobo Lewis
Home Ec Teacher
Ronnie Gilbert
Mrs. Taylor
Leila Danette
Maid
// crew
Crew
Sidney Lumet
Director
Naomi Foner
Executive Producer, Writer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Burtt Harris
Executive Producer
Griffin Dunne
Producer
Amy Robinson
Producer
Tony Mottola
Original Music Composer
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