7.4Running on Empty · 1988
Running on Empty (1988) is a Drama / Romance / Crime film directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch.
DramaRomanceCrime
7.4Overview
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.
Cast
Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry, Martha Plimpton, Ed Crowley, L.M. Kit Carson, Steven Hill
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What is "Running on Empty" about?
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.
When was "Running on Empty" released?
Running on Empty was released in 1988.
Who stars in "Running on Empty"?
The cast includes Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry.
