It's a little bit long for the sole issue that the script deals with. Other than that, very w...
Running on Empty
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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Running on Empty
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 9, 1988
Runtime
1h 56m
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
User Score
75%
Original Title
Running on Empty
Production Companies
Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
Director
Sidney Lumet
Revenue
$2,835,116
Description
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.