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Running on Empty (1988)
7.5
The eldest son of a fugitive family comes of age and wants to live a life of his own. Director:Sidney LumetWriter:Naomi Foner |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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| Christine Lahti | ... |
Annie Pope
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Cynthia Manfield
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| River Phoenix | ... | ||
| Judd Hirsch | ... |
Arthur Pope
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Paul Manfield
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Jonas Abry | ... |
Harry Pope
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Stephen Manfield
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| Martha Plimpton | ... | ||
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Ed Crowley | ... |
Mr. Phillips
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L.M. Kit Carson | ... |
Gus Winant
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Steven Hill | ... |
Donald Patterson
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Augusta Dabney | ... |
Abigail Patterson
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| David Margulies | ... |
Dr. Jonah Reiff
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| Lynne Thigpen | ... |
Contact at Eldridge St.
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| Marcia Jean Kurtz | ... |
School Clerk
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Sloane Shelton | ... |
Mrs. Phillips
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Justine Johnston | ... |
Librarian
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| Herb Lovelle | ... |
Hospital Clerk
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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. Today, their eldest son wants a life of his own although he is aware that would mean that his parents would either get caught or he will never see them again. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
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In 1971, Arthur and Annie Pope blew up a napalm lab to protest the war... Ever since then they have been on the run from the FBI. They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
À bout de course See more »Filming Locations:
Empire Stages of New York, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
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$2,835,116 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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[pause]
Arthur Pope: Now, get on it.
Michael: What are you talking about, dad...
Arthur Pope: Get on the bike. You're on your own, kid. I want you to go to Juilliard.
Michael: But, dad, I want to go with you.
Arthur Pope: We'll see you again. You can be sure.
[pause]
Arthur Pope: Your mother has arranged things with your grandfather, alright- call him. And I think you have some friend's around here.
Annie Pope: I love you, baby.
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Director Sidney Lumet writes in his book "Making Movies" about an argument between River Phoenix and writer Naomi Foner. A scene in the movie concerns the character played by Phoenix being interrupted while practicing a classical piano solo. In the script, when he is caught, he breaks into a jazz riff to cover his "embarrassment" at being caught doing something serious. Phoenix fought hard against this, feeling that his character would never be embarrassed about working at the piano. Lumet was so impressed by the point Phoenix made, he shot the scene the way Phoenix wanted it. See more »Goofs
Errors in geography: As they stop at a gas station on the run from authorities, one of the characters is shown removing a Delaware license plate from the front of the gray van. Delaware has never issued nor required front-mounted plates. See more »Quotes
Arthur Pope: [Last Lines] Get the bike out of the back.[pause]
Arthur Pope: Now, get on it.
Michael: What are you talking about, dad...
Arthur Pope: Get on the bike. You're on your own, kid. I want you to go to Juilliard.
Michael: But, dad, I want to go with you.
Arthur Pope: We'll see you again. You can be sure.
[pause]
Arthur Pope: Your mother has arranged things with your grandfather, alright- call him. And I think you have some friend's around here.
Annie Pope: I love you, baby.
[...]
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