Amber Waves
“Two men. One losing hope, the other searching for it. Together they would harvest a life-long friendship.”
Synopsis
A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.
Top Cast
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Dennis Weaver
Elroy 'Bud' Burkhardt
Kurt Russell
Larry Koenig
Mare Winningham
Marlene Burkhardt
Fran Brill
Suze Winter
Wilford Brimley
Pete Alberts
Rossie Harris
Dougie Burkhardt
Grainger Hines
Gregg Burkhardt
Penny Fuller
Fern Jensen
Eloy Casados
Dwight Willits
Bill Morey
Ansel Porter
Michael Talbott
Tork Torkelson
Robert Weaver
Russ Hahn
Ted Dykstra
Jack Goth
Kaye Grieve
Lucetta Jenison
Cathryn Johnston
Les Kimber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Trevey
- Original Score
- John Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Amber Waves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Ken Trevey
John Rubinstein
Donald M. Morgan
Michael Brown
Stanley Kallis, Philip Mandelker
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kallis
Producer
Joseph Sargent
Director
Ken Trevey
Writer
Paul Barnes
Production Design
Michael Brown
Editor
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
John Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amber Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amber Waves about?
A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.
Who directed Amber Waves?
Amber Waves was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Amber Waves?
The principal cast of Amber Waves includes Dennis Weaver, Kurt Russell, Mare Winningham, Fran Brill, Wilford Brimley.
When was Amber Waves released and how long is it?
Amber Waves was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Amber Waves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amber Waves was composed by John Rubinstein.