The Prince of Pennsylvania
Watch TrailerSet 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1988 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Ron Nyswaner |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (38 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its peculiar charm by relying on the chemistry between its two outsider leads, set against a bleak industrial backdrop. It explores the desperate, often foolish, lengths to which loneliness and alienation can drive people.
What lingers after the credits is not the plot's absurdity, but the poignant, awkward tenderness of the central relationship—a small rebellion that feels both doomed and necessary. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ron Nyswaner
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With a cheap beer in hand, late at night, for its off-kilter blend of melancholy and dark humor.
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