The Prince of Pennsylvania
- Drama
- Comedy
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.
The Prince of Pennsylvania is a 1988 comedy-drama film set in a remote coal-mining town, following an unlikely pair—a hippie woman and a punk rocker—who scheme to kidnap the young man's father for ransom. Released October 10, 1988, the film explores their quirky relationship and desperate bid to escape their small-town lives.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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When was The Prince of Pennsylvania released?
The film was released on October 10, 1988.
What is the plot about?
The story centers on Carla, a hippie woman, and Rupert, a young punk rocker who feels like an outsider in their small Pennsylvania coal-mining town. The two conspire to kidnap Rupert's father and hold him for ransom as a way to escape their current lives.
What genres does the film blend?
The Prince of Pennsylvania combines comedy and drama, offering an off-beat take on a kidnapping scheme with character-driven storytelling.
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