Running on Empty

7.5
Moderate
19881h 56m

Directed by

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.

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Christine Lahti - Annie Pope in Running on Empty

Christine Lahti

Annie Pope

River Phoenix - Danny Pope in Running on Empty

River Phoenix

Danny Pope

Judd Hirsch - Arthur Pope in Running on Empty

Judd Hirsch

Arthur Pope

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Jonas Abry

Harry Pope

Martha Plimpton - Lorna Phillips in Running on Empty

Martha Plimpton

Lorna Phillips

Ed Crowley - Mr. Phillips in Running on Empty

Ed Crowley

Mr. Phillips

L.M. Kit Carson - Gus Winant in Running on Empty

L.M. Kit Carson

Gus Winant

Steven Hill - Donald Patterson in Running on Empty

Steven Hill

Donald Patterson

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Movie Info

Release Date

September 9, 1988

Runtime

1h 56m

Rating

PG-13

Genres

Crime, Drama, Romance

Director

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