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RUNNING ON EMPTY, directed by Sidney Lumet, 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 pursue a career in music, but he fears that his ever-changing identity will eventually expose his parents.

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UPC0085391184324

eBay Product ID (ePID)3126621

Product Key Features

ActorChristine Lahti

RatingPG-13

Movie/TV TitleRunning on Empty

DirectorSidney Lumet

FormatDVD

Release Year1999

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Signal StandardDvd

Leading RoleChristine Lahti

Release Date19990330

Film CountryUSA

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4.8

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by bm_us_971htvjbc
05 Nov, 2019
Parents who were militant anti Viet Nam War activists are hunted relentlessly by the FBI, dragging their two young boys from place to place.
I love this film and wanted to own it. It's a coming of age story with a sinister side. River Phoenix in a prize winning role.
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by bucs58
28 Jun, 2017
Half box
While I love the movie it is a old style DVD for analog tv's not hdmi tv's today! But I do like the movie, much rather have a newer full screen but it is viewable!
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by daticke_0
11 Mar, 2023
After a few years, you can wind up running out of gas.
Good story, well acted & believable. Living on the run, looking back over your shoulder constantly is hell; especially for a family. Well portrayed.
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by margaskel_26
01 Jan, 2020
I liked this movie very much.
River Phoenix is believable and quite lovable in this role. This was him at his best.
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by grauer4319
01 Jun, 2021
Just as good the second time around.
Most movies I buy are movies I have seen in the past and liked them. I then purchase them to go on my server so that other members of my family can enjoy them as well.
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by kam.us.m5pm8yllbk
23 Jul, 2019
Remembering River
I've always loved this movie and was so happy to get it on disc, came quickly, played perfectly!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
by onceasixtyschild53
16 Oct, 2019
A definite "got to see" movie.
This is an awesome movie. River Phoenix is amazing.
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by sherrnightingal_0
05 Jan, 2021
Great choice!
All around great cast (miss River Phoenix) and touching storyline.
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by mommabrown4
22 Jul, 2020
People who were on a constant run due to their anti-war actions
This movie will appeal to several groups of people: older people who remember the days post-Vietnam; people who enjoy River Phoenix and loved the movies he made in a short lifetime and people who enjoy movie plots involving difficult family involvements. It is well-scripted, well acted, believable and emotionally satisfying
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by bluejono21
18 Nov, 2020
Wonderful !!!!!
Great movie.. Sad we have lost River Phoenix !!!!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned