19 Dec 2006
Life
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Running on Empty
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.
Top Billed Cast
Christine Lahti Annie Pope
River Phoenix Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch Arthur Pope
Jonas Abry Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton Lorna Phillips
Ed Crowley Mr. Phillips
Steven Hill Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabney Abigail Patterson
David Margulies Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz School Clerk
Sloane Shelton Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnston Librarian
Herb Lovelle Hospital Clerk
Bobo Lewis Home Ec Teacher
Ronnie Gilbert Mrs. Taylor
Leila Danette Maid
Michael Boatman Spaulding
William Foeller Man at Meeting
Carol Cavallo Woman at Meeting
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