The Prince of Pennsylvania
“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.
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The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) Trailer
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Nyswaner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Nyswaner
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- The Prince of Pennsylvania
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13K
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Nyswaner
Ron Nyswaner
Thomas Newman
Frank Prinzi
William S. Scharf
Joan Fishman, Sara Risher, Robert Shaye
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Ron Nyswaner
Director
Ron Nyswaner
Writer
Joan Fishman
Producer
Frank Prinzi
Director of Photography
William S. Scharf
Editor
Toby Corbett
Production Design
Carol Wood
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prince of Pennsylvania
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prince of Pennsylvania about?
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.
Who directed The Prince of Pennsylvania?
The Prince of Pennsylvania was directed by Ron Nyswaner.
Who stars in The Prince of Pennsylvania?
The principal cast of The Prince of Pennsylvania includes Keanu Reeves, Fred Ward, Bonnie Bedelia, Amy Madigan, Tracey Ellis.
When was The Prince of Pennsylvania released and how long is it?
The Prince of Pennsylvania was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did The Prince of Pennsylvania make at the box office?
The Prince of Pennsylvania grossed $13K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Prince of Pennsylvania?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prince of Pennsylvania was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prince of Pennsylvania?
The Prince of Pennsylvania holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).