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22/01/1988 Drama, Romance 1h 42m
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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.

  1. Michael Hoffman

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Jason Gedrick

    Davey Hancock

  2. Tracy Pollan

    Mary Daley

  3. Kiefer Sutherland

    Danny Rivers

  4. Meg Ryan

    Bev Sykes

  5. Googy Gress

    Baines

  6. Deborah Richter

    Pammie

  7. Oscar Rowland

    Mr. Rivers

  8. Sandra Seacat

    Mrs. Rivers

  9. Jay Underwood

    Circle K Clerk

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Reviews

A review by kevin2019
Written by kevin2019 on 2024-04-26
"Promised Land" is based upon a true story, but it just isn't a particularly interesting enough one. It is truly nothing more than a sober and uninspiring recounting of the facts and at least the film makers have produced a serious minded dramatisation of some real events without succumbing to the temptation of somehow making it into a popcorn movie and insulting everyone involved in the incident being depicted. It is also hampered by the fact the running time is principally preoccupied with Danny and Beverly's 400 mile drive back to Danny's hometown of Ashville and you are certainly made to s...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$316,000.00

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