The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988)
• October 10th, 1988 • 1h 27min
Drama, Comedy
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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