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7.5/10 • 306

1988-09-091h 56m

DramaRomanceCrime

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.

Directors
Sidney Lumet
Writters
Naomi Foner
Editors
Andrew Mondshein

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Christine Lahti

    Christine Lahti

    Annie Pope

  2. River Phoenix

    River Phoenix

    Danny Pope

  3. Judd Hirsch

    Judd Hirsch

    Arthur Pope

  4. Jonas Abry

    Jonas Abry

    Harry Pope

  5. Martha Plimpton

    Martha Plimpton

    Lorna Phillips

  6. Ed Crowley

    Ed Crowley

    Mr. Phillips

  7. L.M. Kit Carson

    L.M. Kit Carson

    Gus Winant

  8. Steven Hill

    Steven Hill

    Donald Patterson

  9. Augusta Dabney

    Augusta Dabney

    Abigail Patterson

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badelf

May 12, 2024

7/10

It's a little bit long for the sole issue that the script deals with. Other than that, very well played by all the leads, and Stanley Lumet did a decent job with the limited material.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$2,835,116.00
Keywords
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