vietnam war,on the run,pianist,hiding,protestors,dramatic,suspenseful,complicated

Running on Empty (1988)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Sidney Lumet
  • Profile picture of Christine Lahti
    Annie Pope Christine Lahti
  • Profile picture of River Phoenix
    Danny Pope River Phoenix
  • Profile picture of Judd Hirsch
    Arthur Pope Judd Hirsch
  • Profile picture of Martha Plimpton
    Lorna Phillips Martha Plimpton
  • Profile picture of Ed Crowley
    Mr. Phillips Ed Crowley
  • Profile picture of L.M. Kit Carson
    Gus Winant L.M. Kit Carson
  • Profile picture of Steven Hill
    Donald Patterson Steven Hill
  • Profile picture of Augusta Dabney
    Abigail Patterson Augusta Dabney

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Keywords

  • vietnam war
  • on the run
  • pianist
  • hiding
  • protestors
  • dramatic
  • suspenseful
  • complicated