The Prince of Pennsylvania(1988)
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The Prince of Pennsylvania 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.
The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ron Nyswaner, released on October 10, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, Bonnie Bedelia and Amy Madigan. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Nyswaner
- Writers:
- Ron Nyswaner
- Producers:
- Joan Fishman
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Prinzi
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $13,064
- Status:
- Released
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The Prince of Pennsylvania Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keanu Reeves
as Rupert Marshetta
Fred Ward
as Gary Marshetta
Bonnie Bedelia
as Pam Marshetta
Amy Madigan
as Carla Headlee
- Tracey Ellis
Tracey Ellis
as Lois Sike
Jay O. Sanders
as Trooper Joe
Jeff Monahan
as Tommy Rutherford
Jeff Hayenga
as Jack Sike
- Joseph De Lisi
Joseph De Lisi
as Roger Marshetta
Dan Monahan
as Tommy Rutherford
- G. Ross Berger
G. Ross Berger
as Chester
David Early
as Deputy
Key crew
Directed by Ron Nyswaner, written by Ron Nyswaner, produced by Joan Fishman.
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The Prince of Pennsylvania Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Prince of Pennsylvania – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prince of Pennsylvania online?
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The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prince of Pennsylvania?
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The main cast of The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) includes Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, Bonnie Bedelia, Amy Madigan and Tracey Ellis. The film was directed by Ron Nyswaner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prince of Pennsylvania released?
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The Prince of Pennsylvania was released on October 10, 1988 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Prince of Pennsylvania worth watching?
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The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Prince of Pennsylvania?
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