Dakota
Synopsis
John Dakota is young bum with a hidden past. He meets a nice family and works on their ranch. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Darryl Kuntz
- Original Title
- Dakota
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Holmes
Darryl Kuntz
Leon Seith
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Holmes
Director
Darryl Kuntz
Writer
Leon Seith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakota
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dakota about?
John Dakota is young bum with a hidden past. He meets a nice family and works on their ranch. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems.
Who directed Dakota?
Dakota was directed by Fred Holmes.
Who stars in Dakota?
The principal cast of Dakota includes Lou Diamond Phillips, DeeDee Norton, Herta Ware, Eli Cummins, John Hawkes.
When was Dakota released and how long is it?
Dakota was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dakota?
Dakota holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).