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Running on Empty poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.3 / 100
1988·Crime / Drama / Music·1h 56m

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.

Above the Line
Sidney Lumet·DirectorNaomi Foner·WriterGerry Fisher·Director of PhotographyTony Mottola·Original Music ComposerAndrew Mondshein·Editor
Cast
Christine Lahti·Annie PopeRiver Phoenix·Danny PopeJudd Hirsch·Arthur PopeJonas Abry·Harry PopeMartha Plimpton·Lorna PhillipsEd Crowley·Mr. PhillipsL.M. Kit Carson·Gus WinantSteven Hill·Donald PattersonAugusta Dabney·Abigail PattersonDavid Margulies·Dr. Jonah Reiff
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Sidney Lumet·DirectorMary Bailey·Script SupervisorGlen Trotiner·Additional Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Naomi Foner·Writer
Camera· 4
Gerry Fisher·Director of PhotographyA. Anthony Cappello·Camera TraineeNorman Buck·Key GripKerry Hayes·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Andrew Mondshein·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Tony Mottola·Original Music ComposerFrank Graziadei·Sound RecordistLouis Sabat·Boom OperatorTom Fleischman·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 8
Anna Hill Johnstone·Costume DesignPhilip Rosenberg·Production DesignRobert Guerra·Art DirectionPhilip Smith·Set DecorationJohn Oates Jr.·Set DresserRobert Griffon Jr.·Property MasterSiv Sandstrom·Art Department CoordinatorKevin Oates·Set Dresser
Production· 8
Griffin Dunne·ProducerNaomi Foner·Executive ProducerBurtt Harris·Executive ProducerAmy Robinson·ProducerTodd M. Thaler·CastingStephen Danza·Location ManagerAdrienne Kahn·Production SecretaryJoseph M. Caracciolo·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Bob Grimaldi·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
68.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
81%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Running on Empty's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D60000
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Dramatic, Intriguing
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features four individuals' upper bodies arranged in a horizontal line, positioned above a white coffin adorned with white lilies and other white flow”

dramacrime
Key Elements
CoffinWhite LiliesWhite FlowersPaint Splatters
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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