Promised Land

“Life on the edge of the American Dream.”

5.0

1988

1h 42m

DramaRomance

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.

Key Crew

Director

Michael Hoffman

Producers

Rick Stevenson

Writers

Michael Hoffman

Cinematography

Alexander Gruszynski

Music

James Newton Howard

Cast (28)

Jason Gedrick

Davey Hancock

Tracy Pollan

Mary Daley

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