Rising Son
“Someone gave away the future. Gus wants to take it back.”
Synopsis
Gus Robinson loves three things: his job, family, and country; but suddenly he's losing all three. When his factory shuts down, Gus faces unemployment. It's a time of change for his wife Martha and son Charlie as they reassess a world Gus barely recognizes. But through the nightmare, one dream they cannot take away from him; the reason he will continue to fight: his son, Charlie.
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TNT Rising Son promo - 1990
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-28
Top Cast
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Brian Dennehy
Gus Robinson
Piper Laurie
Martha Robinson
Graham Beckel
Billy
Emily Longstreth
Carol
Ving Rhames
Ed
Jane Adams
Meg Bradley
Richard Jenkins
Tommy
Matt Damon
Charlie Robinson
Earl Hindman
Victor
Kevin Corrigan
Danny
Kathryn Roth
Anchorwoman
Mary Nell Santacroce
Marge
Ray McKinnon
Ken Mott
Pamela Garmon
Marian
Jill Jane Clements
Interviewer
Al Hamacher
Husband
Jan Maris
Wife
Tate Donovan
Des
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John David Coles
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Phillips, Lewis Cole, Rafael Yglesias
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- Rising Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Turner Pictures, Sarabande Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John David Coles
Bill Phillips, Lewis Cole, Rafael Yglesias
Gary Chang
Sandi Sissel, Greg Gardiner
Trudy Ship
David Manson, Fred Berner
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
Sandi Sissel
Director of Photography
Dan Leigh
Production Design
John David Coles
Director
Fred Berner
Producer
Trudy Ship
Editor
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rising Son
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What is Rising Son about?
Gus Robinson loves three things: his job, family, and country; but suddenly he's losing all three. When his factory shuts down, Gus faces unemployment. It's a time of change for his wife Martha and son Charlie as they reassess a world Gus barely recognizes. But through the nightmare, one dream they cannot take away from him; the reason he will continue to fight: his son, Charlie.
Who directed Rising Son?
Rising Son was directed by John David Coles.
Who stars in Rising Son?
The principal cast of Rising Son includes Brian Dennehy, Piper Laurie, Graham Beckel, Emily Longstreth, Ving Rhames.
When was Rising Son released and how long is it?
Rising Son was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Rising Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rising Son was composed by Gary Chang.