Running on Empty

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

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  Christine Lahti
  Annie Pope

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  River Phoenix
  Danny Pope

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  Judd Hirsch
  Arthur Pope

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  Jonas Abry
  Harry Pope

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  Martha Plimpton
  Lorna Phillips

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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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  Bobo Lewis
  Home Ec Teacher

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  Ronnie Gilbert
  Mrs. Taylor

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  Leila Danette
  Maid