The Prince of Pennsylvania

The Prince of Pennsylvania

He's looking for love, happiness, wisdom, truth and the meaning of life. All by next Thursday.

R 1988 · 87 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Comedy

Set in a remote Pennsylvania coal-mining town, this off-beat comedy follows the relationship between Carla, a hippie woman, and Rupert, a young punk rocker who feels like a pariah. Hoping to leave their current lives behind, the two conspire to kidnap Rupert's father and hold him for ransom.

Directed by Ron Nyswaner · Written by Ron Nyswaner

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Keanu Reeves Rupert Marshetta
Fred Ward Gary Marshetta
Bonnie Bedelia Pam Marshetta
Amy Madigan Carla Headlee
Tracey Ellis Lois Sike
Jay O. Sanders Trooper Joe
Jeff Monahan Tommy Rutherford
Jeff Hayenga Jack Sike
Joseph De Lisi Roger Marshetta
Dan Monahan Tommy Rutherford
G. Ross Berger Chester
David Early Deputy

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