**_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…
Life on the edge of the American Dream.
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.
Top Cast
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
Circle K Clerk
Herta Ware
Mrs. Higgins
Logan Field
High School Coach
Kelly Ausland
Schroeder / Ashville Basketball Player #1
Todd Anderson
Pat Rivers
Dave Valenza
Glenn
Theron Read
Harting
Richard Matthews
Mel
Reviews
"Promised Land" is based upon a true story, but it just isn't a particularly interesting enough one. It is truly nothing more than a sober and uninspiring recounting of the facts and at least the film makers have produced a serious minded dramatisation of some real events without succumbing to the temptation of somehow making it into a popcorn movie and insulting everyone involved in the incident being depicted. It…
FAQ about Promised Land
What is Promised Land about?
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.
When was Promised Land released?
Promised Land was released in 1988.
What genres does Promised Land belong to?
Promised Land is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Promised Land?
The cast of Promised Land includes Jason Gedrick, Tracy Pollan, Kiefer Sutherland, Meg Ryan, Googy Gress.