The Prince of Pennsylvania
“He's looking for love, happiness, wisdom, truth and the meaning of life. All by next Thursday.”
1988•R•1h 27m•5.6•Released
DramaComedy
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
Writer
Ron Nyswaner
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Keanu Reeves
Rupert Marshetta
Fred Ward
Gary Marshetta
Bonnie Bedelia
Pam Marshetta
Amy Madigan
Carla Headlee
Tracey Ellis
Lois Sike
Jay O. Sanders
Trooper Joe
Jeff Monahan
Tommy Rutherford
Jeff Hayenga
Jack Sike
Joseph De Lisi
Roger Marshetta
Dan Monahan
Tommy Rutherford
G. Ross Berger
Chester
David Early
Deputy
Production
Company
Columbia Pictures
Producer
Joan Fishman
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