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Far from Home

1989-06-30 · 86 min · ★ 5.5

Thriller

Charlie Cox should have stopped for gas in California. While he's on a cross-country trip with his teenage daughter, Joleen, his car hits empty in a creepy town in Nevada. With nary a drop of fuel to be found, Charlie and Joleen stop for the night at a dilapidated trailer park. There, Joleen catches the eye of two teenage boys, Jimmy and Pinky -- either of whom could be the serial killer currently terrorizing the town.

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Directors
Meiert Avis
Production companies
Lightning Pictures, Planet Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 11,859

Top Cast

Matt FrewerMatt FrewerCharlie Cox
Drew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreJoleen Cox
Richard MasurRichard MasurDuckett
Karen AustinKaren AustinLouise
Susan TyrrellSusan TyrrellAgnes Reed
Andras JonesAndras JonesJimmy Reed
Dick MillerDick MillerSheriff Bill Childers
Anthony RappAnthony RappPinky Sears
Connie SawyerConnie SawyerViney Hunt
Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyAmy
Stephanie WalskiSissy Reed
Murrill MaglioMan in Trailer
Teri WeigelTeri WeigelWoman in Trailer
John SpencerJohn SpencerTV Preacher
Fred CulbertsonPolice Officer (uncredited)

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