Storyline
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 & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Running on Empty was released on September 9, 1988.
The runtime of Running on Empty is 1h 56m.
Running on Empty is a Drama, Romance, Crime movie.
Running on Empty has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
Running on Empty is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Running on Empty was directed by Sidney Lumet.
The main cast of Running on Empty includes Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch.
Running on Empty is originally in English.