The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988)

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Set in a remote Pennsylvania coal-mining town, this off-beat comedy follows the friendship between an old hippie woman and a depressive teenage punk rocker who feels like a pariah. The fun begins when the two conspire to kidnap the boy's crazy father in hopes of getting a hold of the family fortune.… More Set in a remote Pennsylvania coal-mining town, this off-beat comedy follows the friendship between an old hippie woman and a depressive teenage punk rocker who feels like a pariah. The fun begins when the two conspire to kidnap the boy's crazy father in hopes of getting a hold of the family fortune. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 53 min.
Directed By: Ron Nyswaner
Written By: Ron Nyswaner
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 11, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Jun 13, 2006

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Beyond their quirks these people are little more than unappealing narcissists. Ron Nyswaner's film is a royal waste of time.

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