Hometown Boy Makes Good
“He's a big city waiter turned small town shrink... and he's about to become the local hero.”
Synopsis
A med school burnout returns to his small home town, but when he decides against telling his mother that he dropped out, complications ensue.
Top Cast
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Anthony Edwards
Boyd Geary
Grace Zabriskie
Helen Geary
Cynthia Bain
Merle Lee Swearingen
Phillip Brock
Joe Maxwell
Jerry Hardin
Mayor Bob
Harry Shearer
Radio Announcer (voice)
Chris Mulkey
Al Swearingen
Tony Spiridakis
Chuck Frazier
Joel Thingvall
Slime
Jeff Gadbois
Dr. Rivers
Melvin Kirkpatrick
Doc Jennings
Katherine Michelle Tanner
Young Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Burton Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Rucker
- Original Score
- Barry Goldberg
- Original Title
- Hometown Boy Makes Good
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Imperial Entertainment Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Burton Morris
Allen Rucker
Barry Goldberg
Gregory M. Cummins
Frank E. Jimenez
Amanda DiGiulio, Allen Rucker
Department Leadership Roster
David Burton Morris
Director
Allen Rucker
Writer
Frank E. Jimenez
Editor
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
Amanda DiGiulio
Producer
Barry Goldberg
Original Music Composer
Gregory M. Cummins
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hometown Boy Makes Good
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hometown Boy Makes Good about?
A med school burnout returns to his small home town, but when he decides against telling his mother that he dropped out, complications ensue.
Who directed Hometown Boy Makes Good?
Hometown Boy Makes Good was directed by David Burton Morris.
Who stars in Hometown Boy Makes Good?
The principal cast of Hometown Boy Makes Good includes Anthony Edwards, Grace Zabriskie, Cynthia Bain, Phillip Brock, Jerry Hardin.
When was Hometown Boy Makes Good released and how long is it?
Hometown Boy Makes Good was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Hometown Boy Makes Good?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hometown Boy Makes Good was composed by Barry Goldberg.