Running on Empty

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.

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Top cast

Christine Lahti

Annie Pope

River Phoenix

Danny Pope

Judd Hirsch

Arthur Pope

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Jonas Abry

Harry Pope

Martha Plimpton

Lorna Phillips

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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

Sloane Shelton

Mrs. Phillips

Justine Johnston

Librarian

Herb Lovelle

Hospital Clerk

Bobo Lewis

Home Ec Teacher

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Ronnie Gilbert

Mrs. Taylor

Leila Danette

Maid

Michael Boatman

Spaulding

Jenny Lumet

Music Girl

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