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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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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 1988-09-09
- video_camera_front Companies Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
- timer Runtime: 116 Mins
- star Rating: 7.5 / 10
- favorite Likes: 311 Likes
- info IMDB ID tt0096018
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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
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

Jenny Lumet
Music Girl

William Foeller
Man at Meeting

Carol Cavallo
Woman at Meeting

Alice Drummond
Mrs. Powell

Joey Thrower
Catcher

Donna Hanover
Reporter

Thomas Fraioli
Violinist

Burke Pearson
Julliard Man

Elżbieta Czyżewska
Julliard Woman

Angela Pietropinto
English Teacher

Daniel Dassin
Waiter
groups Crew

Sidney Lumet
Director

Naomi Foner
Writer

Griffin Dunne
Producer

Naomi Foner
Executive Producer

Burtt Harris
Executive Producer

Amy Robinson
Producer

Tony Mottola
Original Music Composer

Andrew Mondshein
Editor

Todd M. Thaler
Casting

Philip Rosenberg
Production Design

Robert Guerra
Art Direction

Philip Smith
Set Decoration

Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design

Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography

Mick O'Rourke
Stunt Double

Joseph M. Caracciolo
Production Manager

Burtt Harris
First Assistant Director

Mary Bailey
Script Supervisor

Cary Fisher
Camera Operator

Ron Zarilla
First Assistant Camera

A. Anthony Cappello
Camera Trainee

Kerry Hayes
Still Photographer

James Sabat
Production Sound Mixer

Louis Sabat
Boom Operator

Frank Graziadei
Sound Recordist

John Oates Jr.
Set Dresser

Kevin Oates
Set Dresser

Siv Sandstrom
Art Department Coordinator

Robert Griffon Jr.
Property Master

William Ward
Gaffer

James Malone
Best Boy Electric

Norman Buck
Key Grip

James McGrath
Dolly Grip

Jane Raab
Production Office Coordinator

Adrienne Kahn
Production Secretary

Stephen Danza
Location Manager

Toy Van Lierop
Makeup Artist

Bob Grimaldi
Hairstylist

Lynette Bernay
Assistant Costume Designer

Karen Whittaker
Wardrobe Supervisor

James V. Gartland
Construction Grip

Lilith Jacobs
Post Production Supervisor

Judie Fixler
Casting Associate

Richard J. Rossi
Assistant Editor

Mark Rathaus
Supervising Sound Editor

Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith
Sound Editor

Jane McCulley
ADR Editor

Glen Trotiner
Additional Second Assistant Director

Tom Fleischman
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Dennis McNeill
Color Timer

Joseph M. Caracciolo
Second Assistant Director
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