The eldest son of a fugitive family comes of age and wants to live his own life.The eldest son of a fugitive family comes of age and wants to live his own life.The eldest son of a fugitive family comes of age and wants to live his own life.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 5 wins & 8 nominations total
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- TriviaDirector Sidney Lumet writes in his book "Making Movies" about an argument between River Phoenix and writer Naomi Foner. A scene in the movie concerns the character played by Phoenix being interrupted while practicing a classical piano solo. In the script, when he is caught, he breaks into a jazz riff to cover his "embarrassment" at being caught doing something serious. Phoenix fought hard against this, feeling that his character would never be embarrassed about working at the piano. Lumet was so impressed by the point Phoenix made, he shot the scene the way Phoenix wanted it.
- GoofsDuring Danny's Juilliard audition, one of the school's admissions officers stated that he needed to supply them with SAT scores. Juilliard does not, and never has, required applicants to submit standardized test scores.
- Quotes
Arthur Pope: [Last Lines] Get the bike out of the back.
[pause]
Arthur Pope: Now, get on it.
Michael: What are you talking about, dad...
Arthur Pope: Get on the bike. You're on your own, kid. I want you to go to Juilliard.
Michael: But, dad, I want to go with you.
Arthur Pope: We'll see you again. You can be sure.
[pause]
Arthur Pope: Your mother has arranged things with your grandfather, alright- call him. And I think you have some friend's around here.
Annie Pope: I love you, baby.
Arthur Pope: We all love you. Now, go out there and make a difference. Your mother and I tried. And don't let anyone tell you any different.
Harry Pope: [the family car circles 'Michael' before exiting down the road] Bye, Danny!
- SoundtracksFire and Rain
Performed by James Taylor
Words & Music by James Taylor
©1970 Blackwood Music, Inc. and Country Roads Music. All Rights Reserved.
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Special Products
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- Also known as
- Die Flucht ins Ungewisse
- Filming locations
- 89 Highwood Avenue, Tenafly, New Jersey, USA(Lorna Phillips residence)
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Box office
- Budget
- $7,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,835,116
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $215,157
- Sep 11, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $2,847,941