The Prince of Pennsylvania
"He's looking for love, happiness, wisdom, truth and the meaning of life. All by next Thursday."
Originally released in 1988. The Prince of Pennsylvania is a drama/comedy film. directed by Ron Nyswaner. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, and Bonnie Bedelia
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (38 votes)
Box Office
$13.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Keanu Reeves
as Rupert Marshetta
Fred Ward
as Gary Marshetta
Bonnie Bedelia
as Pam Marshetta
Amy Madigan
as Carla Headlee
Tracey Ellis
as Lois Sike
Jay O. Sanders
as Trooper Joe
Jeff Monahan
as Tommy Rutherford
Jeff Hayenga
as Jack Sike
Joseph De Lisi
as Roger Marshetta
Dan Monahan
as Tommy Rutherford
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,064
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prince of Pennsylvania about?
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 ...
Who directed The Prince of Pennsylvania?
The Prince of Pennsylvania was directed by Ron Nyswaner.
How long is The Prince of Pennsylvania?
The Prince of Pennsylvania has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Prince of Pennsylvania released?
The Prince of Pennsylvania was released on October 10, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Prince of Pennsylvania?
The main cast of The Prince of Pennsylvania includes Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, Bonnie Bedelia, Amy Madigan, Tracey Ellis.