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Promised Land(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-01-22
50%
37 Votes
Time: 1h 42m
Life on the edge of the American Dream.
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $316,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Movie: Promised Land
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jason Gedrick
Davey Hancock
Tracy Pollan
Mary Daley
Kiefer Sutherland
Danny Rivers
Meg Ryan
Bev Sykes
Googy Gress
Baines
Deborah Richter
Pammie
Oscar Rowland
Mr. Rivers
Sandra Seacat
Mrs. Rivers
Jay Underwood
Circle K Clerk
Herta Ware
Mrs. Higgins
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