
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