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Promised Land( 1988)

TV-MADramaRomance
49%
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Life on the edge of the American Dream.

Overview

Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jason Gedrick

      Davey Hancock

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      Tracy Pollan

      Mary Daley

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      Kiefer Sutherland

      Danny Rivers

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      Meg Ryan

      Bev Sykes

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      Googy Gress

      Baines

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      Deborah Richter

      Pammie

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      Oscar Rowland

      Mr. Rivers

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      Sandra Seacat

      Mrs. Rivers

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      Jay Underwood

      Circle K Clerk

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      Herta Ware

      Mrs. Higgins

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      Logan Field

      High School Coach

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      Kelly Ausland

      Schroeder / Ashville Basketball Player #1

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      Todd Anderson

      Pat Rivers

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      Dave Valenza

      Glenn

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      Theron Read

      Harting

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      Richard Matthews

      Mel

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      Cindy Clark

      Vera

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      Charles Black

      Preacher

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      Tony Kruletz

      Charlie

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      Jim S. Cash

      Park Employee #1

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      Matthew Karas

      Park Employee Dultz

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      David Jensen

      College Coach

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      Michael Ruud

      Cowboy in Casino

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      Victoria Holloway

      Cleo

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      Herb McGarvey

      Riley Riddle

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      Don Steffey

      Rudy Riddle

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      Spence Ashby

      Flagman #1

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      Fenton Quinn

      Flagman #2

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    A review by Wuchak

    5
    Written by Wuchak on Fri Oct 27 2023
    **_Glum, arty drama about youths in the heart of the American West_** Three students from the class of ’85 in small town Utah go their separate ways: Hancock (Jason Gedrick) shoots for basketball stardom, but settles for being a cop; his girlfriend (Tracy Pollan) goes off to college to explore art and romantic possibilities; their meek friend Danny (Kiefer Sutherland) curiously quits school in pursuit of an ambiguous job while eventually choosing companionship with a reckless woman (Meg Ryan). When Danny returns home with his new girl it paves the way for a life-changing Christmas. "Pro...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    316000.00

    Keywords

    • tattoo
    • basketball
    • wedding