Promised Land

Jan 22, 1988

1h 42m

★ 4.9

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Great American Films Limited Partnership

Vestron Pictures

Promised Land Trailers

Cast

Davey Hancock

Jason Gedrick

Mary Daley

Tracy Pollan

Danny Rivers

Kiefer Sutherland

Bev Sykes

Meg Ryan

Baines

Googy Gress

Pammie

Deborah Richter

Mr. Rivers

Oscar Rowland

Mrs. Rivers

Sandra Seacat

Circle K Clerk

Jay Underwood

Mrs. Higgins

Herta Ware

High School Coach

Logan Field

Schroeder / Ashville Basketball Player #1

Kelly Ausland

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