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"They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his."
7.4(345 votes)
1h 56m
September 9, 1988
DramaRomanceCrime
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Revenue
$2,835,116
Production Companies
Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
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Top 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

L.M. Kit Carson
Gus Winant

Steven Hill
Donald Patterson

Augusta Dabney
Abigail Patterson

David Margulies
Dr. Jonah Reiff

Lynne Thigpen
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Marcia Jean Kurtz
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