The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988)

  • R
  • 10/10/1988 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 27m

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

Overview

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.

Ron Nyswaner

Director, Writer

Cast

Keanu Reeves's headshot

Keanu Reeves

Rupert Marshetta
Fred Ward's headshot

Fred Ward

Gary Marshetta
Bonnie Bedelia's headshot

Bonnie Bedelia

Pam Marshetta
Amy Madigan's headshot

Amy Madigan

Carla Headlee
Tracey Ellis's headshot

Tracey Ellis

Lois Sike
Jay O. Sanders's headshot

Jay O. Sanders

Trooper Joe
Jeff Monahan's headshot

Jeff Monahan

Tommy Rutherford
Jeff Hayenga's headshot

Jeff Hayenga

Jack Sike

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