Running on Empty (1988)

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Running on Empty

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Christine Lahti
Christine Lahti

Annie Pope

River Phoenix
River Phoenix

Danny Pope

Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch

Arthur Pope

Jonas Abry
Jonas Abry

Harry Pope

Martha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton

Lorna Phillips

Ed Crowley
Ed Crowley

Mr. Phillips

L.M. Kit Carson
L.M. Kit Carson

Gus Winant

Steven Hill
Steven Hill

Donald Patterson

Augusta Dabney
Augusta Dabney

Abigail Patterson

David Margulies
David Margulies

Dr. Jonah Reiff

Lynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen

Contact at Eldridge St.

Marcia Jean Kurtz
Marcia Jean Kurtz

School Clerk

Sloane Shelton
Sloane Shelton

Mrs. Phillips

Justine Johnston
Justine Johnston

Librarian

Herb Lovelle
Herb Lovelle

Hospital Clerk

Bobo Lewis
Bobo Lewis

Home Ec Teacher

Ronnie Gilbert
Ronnie Gilbert

Mrs. Taylor

Leila Danette
Leila Danette

Maid

Michael Boatman
Michael Boatman

Spaulding

Jenny Lumet
Jenny Lumet

Music Girl

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