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Dominican Rep. Running on Empty
- Original title
- Running on Empty
- Year
- 1988
- Running time
- 116 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Christine Lahti
Judd Hirsch
River Phoenix
Martha Plimpton- Jonas Abry
Ed Crowley
L.M. Kit Carson
Augusta Dabney
Steven Hill- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Schools & University. Family Relationships. Politics
- Synopsis
- Running on Empty is the moving tale of a young man whose parents were political agitators in the 1960s. Ever since, the family has been changing locations, changing their names, and hiding from the FBI. The young man wants to pusue a career in music, but he fears that his ever-changing identity will eventually expose his parents.
- Awards
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1988: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Supporting Actor (River Phoenix), Original Screenplay1988: Golden Globes: Best Screenplay. 5 Nominations1988: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actress (Christine Lahti)1988: National Board of Review (NBR): Best Supporting Actor. 2 nominations
- Critics' reviews
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"Although Lumet has a reputation for letting his actors run wild, he keeps the reins tight here, and we're rewarded with a series of superb performances"
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