France / Sep 01, 1987 / Deauville Film Festival
Life on the edge of the American Dream.
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sandra Seacat | Mrs. Rivers |
| Jay Underwood | Circle K Clerk |
| 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 | Vera |
| Charles Black | Preacher |
| Tony Kruletz | Charlie |
| Jim S. Cash | Park Employee #1 |
| Matthew Karas | Park Employee Dultz |
| David Jensen | College Coach |
| Michael Ruud | Cowboy in Casino |
| Victoria Holloway | Cleo |
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| Herb McGarvey | Riley Riddle |
| Don Steffey | Rudy Riddle |
| Spence Ashby | Flagman #1 |
| Fenton Quinn | Flagman #2 |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Promised Land |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures |
| Release date | 22 gennaio 1988 |
| Production | Rick Stevenson |
| Writer | Michael Hoffman |
| Editing | David Spiers |
| Cinematography | Alexander Gruszynski, Ueli Steiger |
| Assistant directors | Michael Hoffman |
| Camera operators | Alexander Gruszynski, Ueli Steiger |
| Additional photography | Alexander Gruszynski, Ueli Steiger |
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| Production design | Eugenio Zanetti, Jim Dultz, Michael Marcus |
| Art direction | Jim Dultz, Eugenio Zanetti, Michael Marcus |
| Set decoration | Michael Marcus, Eugenio Zanetti, Jim Dultz |
| Stunts | Fenton Quinn |
| Music | James Newton Howard |
| Sound | James Newton Howard |
| Costume design | Victoria Holloway |
| Makeup | Victoria Holloway |
| Hairstyling | Victoria Holloway |
| Revenue | 316.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Jan 22, 1988 / R
Brazil / Jan 27, 1989
Portugal / Jan 27, 1989 / M/12
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