Running on Empty 1988

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.

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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

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