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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes39
DirectorRon Nyswaner
WritersRon Nyswaner
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Prince of Pennsylvania
About The Prince of Pennsylvania
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, The Prince of Pennsylvania leans on a strong ensemble — Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, Bonnie Bedelia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1988.
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