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Promised Land

Promised Land

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Promised Land

Promised Land

1988

1h 42m

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1988

Runtime

1h 42m

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Storyline

"Life on the edge of the American Dream."

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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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 42m
: Jan 22, 1988
Languages: English
Director: Michael Hoffman
Production: Great American Films Limited Partnership
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Vestron Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

28 Cast Members

Jason Gedrick

Jason Gedrick

Davey Hancock

Tracy Pollan

Tracy Pollan

Mary Daley

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Danny Rivers

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Bev Sykes

Googy Gress

Googy Gress

Baines

Deborah Richter

Deborah Richter

Pammie

Oscar Rowland

Oscar Rowland

Mr. Rivers

Sandra Seacat

Sandra Seacat

Mrs. Rivers

Jay Underwood

Jay Underwood

Circle K Clerk

Herta Ware

Herta Ware

Mrs. Higgins

Logan Field

High School Coach

Kelly Ausland

Schroeder / Ashville Basketball Player #1

Todd Anderson

Pat Rivers

Dave Valenza

Glenn

Theron Read

Harting

Richard Matthews

Mel

Cindy Clark

Cindy Clark

Vera

Charles Black

Charles Black

Preacher

Tony Kruletz

Charlie

Jim S. Cash

Park Employee #1

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