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Life on the edge of the American Dream. - Promised Land
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Title: Promised Land

Release Date: 22 Jan 1988

Runtime: 1h 42m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures

Production Companies: Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.9 (31 votes)

Cast

  • Davey Hancock: Jason Gedrick
  • Mary Daley: Tracy Pollan
  • Danny Rivers: Kiefer Sutherland
  • Bev Sykes: Meg Ryan
  • Baines: Googy Gress
  • Pammie: Deborah Richter
  • Mr. Rivers: Oscar Rowland
  • Mrs. Rivers: Sandra Seacat
  • Circle K Clerk: Jay Underwood
  • Mrs. Higgins: Herta Ware
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