Running on Empty
1988/09/09 (US) | Drama, Romance, Crime
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.
Sidney Lumet
Director
Lead Cast
Christine Lahti
Annie Pope
River Phoenix
Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch
Arthur Pope
No Image
Jonas Abry
Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton
Lorna Phillips
Ed Crowley
Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
Gus Winant
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 2,835,116
Status
Released
Production Company
- Double Play
- Lorimar Film Entertainment
Crews
Naomi Foner
Writer
Griffin Dunne
Producer
Naomi Foner
Executive Producer
Burtt Harris
Executive Producer
Amy Robinson
Producer
Tony Mottola
Original Music Composer
Andrew Mondshein
Editor