Running on Empty

(1988)Directed by Sidney Lumet116 min · PG-13Drama, Romance, Crime
They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.

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.

Christine Lahtias Annie Pope
River Phoenixas Danny Pope
Judd Hirschas Arthur Pope
JAJonas Abryas Harry Pope
Martha Plimptonas Lorna Phillips
ECEd Crowleyas Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carsonas Gus Winant
Steven Hillas Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabneyas Abigail Patterson
David Marguliesas Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpenas Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtzas School Clerk
Sloane Sheltonas Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnstonas Librarian
Herb Lovelleas Hospital Clerk
Bobo Lewisas Home Ec Teacher
Ronnie Gilbertas Mrs. Taylor
Michael Boatmanas Spaulding
Jenny Lumetas Music Girl
William Foelleras Man at Meeting
Carol Cavalloas Woman at Meeting
Alice Drummondas Mrs. Powell
Joey Throweras Catcher