Running on Empty

Sidney Lumet
1988-09-09

They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
7.507
116 min

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

Name Character Team
Christine Lahti Annie Pope Unowned
River Phoenix Danny Pope Unowned
Judd Hirsch Arthur Pope Unowned
Jonas Abry Harry Pope Unowned
Martha Plimpton Lorna Phillips Unowned
Ed Crowley Mr. Phillips Unowned
L.M. Kit Carson Gus Winant Unowned
Steven Hill Donald Patterson Unowned
Augusta Dabney Abigail Patterson Unowned
David Margulies Dr. Jonah Reiff Unowned
Lynne Thigpen Contact at Eldridge St. Unowned
Marcia Jean Kurtz School Clerk Unowned
Sloane Shelton Mrs. Phillips Unowned
Justine Johnston Librarian Unowned
Herb Lovelle Hospital Clerk Unowned
Bobo Lewis Home Ec Teacher Unowned
Ronnie Gilbert Mrs. Taylor Unowned
Leila Danette Maid Unowned
Michael Boatman Spaulding Unowned
Jenny Lumet Music Girl Unowned
William Foeller Man at Meeting Unowned
Carol Cavallo Woman at Meeting Unowned
Alice Drummond Mrs. Powell Unowned
Joey Thrower Catcher Unowned
Donna Hanover Reporter Unowned
Thomas Fraioli Violinist Unowned
Burke Pearson Julliard Man Unowned
Elżbieta Czyżewska Julliard Woman Unowned
Angela Pietropinto English Teacher Unowned
Daniel Dassin Waiter Unowned