Miles from Home(1988)
Two brothers. All they wanted was their share of the American dream.
Two brothers who are forced off their farm in the debt stricken mid-west become folk heroes when they begin robbing the banks that have been foreclosing on farmers.
Movie: Miles from Home
Top 10 Billed Cast
Frank Roberts
Terry Roberts
Sally
Mark
Jennifer
Frances
Exotic Dancer
Barry Maxwell
Frank Roberts Sr.
Tommy Malin
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