Drama ·Comedy · 1988 · 1h 27m

The Prince of Pennsylvania

The Prince of Pennsylvania poster
Director
Ron Nyswaner
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
Crew
Frank Prinzi — Director of Photography William S. Scharf — Editor Thomas Newman — Original Music Composer Ron Nyswaner — Writer Joan Fishman — Producer Toby Corbett — Production Design
Tagline

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

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.

Trailer The Prince of Pennsylvania — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
pennsylvania, usakidnappingminedramedy
Key Collaborators
Ron Nyswaner Director Frank Prinzi Director of Photography William S. Scharf Editor Thomas Newman Original Music Composer Ron Nyswaner Writer Joan Fishman Producer Toby Corbett Production Design Carol Wood Costume Design
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