Running on Empty (1988)
They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
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.
Cast
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Christine Lahti
as Annie Pope
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River Phoenix
as Danny Pope
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Judd Hirsch
as Arthur Pope
- Jonas Abry as Harry Pope
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Martha Plimpton
as Lorna Phillips
- Ed Crowley as Mr. Phillips
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L.M. Kit Carson
as Gus Winant
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Steven Hill
as Donald Patterson
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Augusta Dabney
as Abigail Patterson
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David Margulies
as Dr. Jonah Reiff
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Lynne Thigpen
as Contact at Eldridge St.
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Marcia Jean Kurtz
as School Clerk
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Sloane Shelton
as Mrs. Phillips
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Justine Johnston
as Librarian
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Herb Lovelle
as Hospital Clerk
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Bobo Lewis
as Home Ec Teacher
- Ronnie Gilbert as Mrs. Taylor
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Leila Danette
as Maid
Crew
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Sidney Lumet
Director
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Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
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Andrew Mondshein
Editor
- Tony Mottola Original Music Composer
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Griffin Dunne
Producer
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Amy Robinson
Producer
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Naomi Foner
Writer
