Promised Land

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Promised Land (1988)

R 01/22/1988 (US) Drama, Romance 1h 42m

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Life on the edge of the American Dream.

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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.

Michael Hoffman

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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

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A review by Wuchak

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Written by Wuchak on October 27, 2023

Glum, arty drama about youths in the heart of the American West

Three students from the class of ’85 in small town Utah go their separate ways: Hancock (Jason Gedrick) shoots for basketball stardom, but settles for being a cop; his girlfriend (Tracy Pollan) goes off to college to explore art and romantic possibilities; their meek friend Danny (Kiefer Sutherland) curiously quits school in pursuit of an ambiguous job while eventually choosing companionship with a reckless woman (Meg Ryan). When Danny returns home with his new girl it paves the way for a life-changing Christmas.

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