Jan 22, 1988
102 min
Full-HD

Promised Land (1988)

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.

Category

Drama Romance

Country

United States of America

Companies

Great American Films Limited Partnership Vestron Pictures

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

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