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The Prince of Pennsylvania

The Prince of Pennsylvania

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

19885.51h 27mR

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.

Directed by Ron Nyswaner
Written by Ron Nyswaner
Produced by Joan Fishman
Box Office0Revenue: $13K

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Top Cast

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Rupert Marshetta

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Gary Marshetta

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

Pam Marshetta

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Carla Headlee

Tracey Ellis

Tracey Ellis

Lois Sike

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Trooper Joe

Jeff Monahan

Jeff Monahan

Tommy Rutherford

Jeff Hayenga

Jeff Hayenga

Jack Sike

J

Joseph De Lisi

Roger Marshetta

Dan Monahan

Dan Monahan

Tommy Rutherford

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Themes & Keywords

pennsylvania, usakidnappingminedramedy

About The Prince of Pennsylvania

The Prince of Pennsylvania is a drama, comedy film released in 1988 exploring themes of pennsylvania, usa, kidnapping, mine, dramedy. Directed by Ron Nyswaner, it stars Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, Bonnie Bedelia. 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.

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