RUNNING ON EMPTY (1988)

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Running on Empty
They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
Drama, Romance, Crime
September 9, 1988
English
1h 56m
United States
Double Play
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 & Characters
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
Lynne Thigpen
Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz
School Clerk
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnston
Librarian
Herb Lovelle
Hospital Clerk
Bobo Lewis
Home Ec Teacher
Ronnie Gilbert
Mrs. Taylor
Leila Danette
Maid
Michael Boatman
Spaulding
Jenny Lumet
Music Girl
William Foeller
Man at Meeting
Carol Cavallo
Woman at Meeting
Alice Drummond
Mrs. Powell
Joey Thrower
Catcher
Donna Hanover
Reporter
Crew
Sidney Lumet
Director
Naomi Foner
Writer
Tony Mottola
Original Music Composer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Griffin Dunne
Producer
Amy Robinson
Producer
Naomi Foner
Executive Producer
Burtt Harris
Executive Producer