Running on Empty

Running on Empty

1988

Movie Information

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.

Release Date

September 9, 1988

Director

Sidney Lumet

Runtime

1h 56m

Cast

Christine LahtiRiver PhoenixJudd HirschJonas AbryMartha PlimptonEd CrowleyL.M. Kit CarsonSteven HillAugusta DabneyDavid Margulies

Production

Double PlayLorimar Film Entertainment

Genres

DramaRomanceCrime

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