Running on Empty (1988)
They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
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.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: September 9, 1988
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
Screenplay
Music: Tony Mottola
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editing: Andrew Mondshein
Production: Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Keywords
vietnam war, on the run, pianist, hiding, protestors, suspenseful, complicated
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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.
- Who stars in Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty stars Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry, Martha Plimpton, Ed Crowley.
- How long is Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.
- How much did Running on Empty gross?
- Running on Empty grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Running on Empty produced?
- Running on Empty was produced in United States of America.