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The Prince of Pennsylvania

R

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

1988·87 min·Released
Studio: Columbia Pictures
5.6TMDb
Theatrical Oct 10, 1988
Nexus ms18893TMDb 369775IMDb tt0095903
DramaComedy

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.

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Crew

DirectorRon Nyswaner
WriterRon Nyswaner

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
Joseph De Lisi
Joseph De Lisi
Roger Marshetta
Dan Monahan
Dan Monahan
Tommy Rutherford
G. Ross Berger
G. Ross Berger
Chester
David Early
David Early
Deputy

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Keywords

pennsylvania, usakidnappingminedramedy

Details

Revenue
$0M
TMDb Votes
39
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026