

Promised Land
1988-01-22 · 102 min · ★ 5.1
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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- Directors
- Michael Hoffman
- Production companies
- Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 316,000
Top Cast
Jason GedrickDavey Hancock
Tracy PollanMary Daley
Kiefer SutherlandDanny Rivers
Meg RyanBev Sykes
Googy GressBaines
Deborah RichterPammie
Oscar RowlandMr. Rivers
Sandra SeacatMrs. Rivers
Jay UnderwoodCircle K Clerk
Herta WareMrs. Higgins
Cindy ClarkVera
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