Movie poster for The Prince of Pennsylvania
TMDb Rating
5.5/10

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The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988)

DramaComedy
87 min

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

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Ron Nyswaner

Top Cast

Keanu ReevesFred WardBonnie BedeliaAmy MadiganTracey Ellis

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