Promised Land
“Life on the edge of the American Dream.”
Synopsis
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.
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Promised Land - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-08
Top Cast
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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
Cindy Clark
Vera
Charles Black
Preacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 22, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$316K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Hoffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hoffman
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Promised Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $316K
- Production Studios
- Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Hoffman
Michael Hoffman
James Newton Howard
Alexander Gruszynski, Ueli Steiger
David Spiers
Rick Stevenson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Hoffman
Director
Michael Hoffman
Writer
Rick Stevenson
Producer
David Spiers
Editor
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Ueli Steiger
Director of Photography
Eugenio Zanetti
Production Design
Victoria Holloway
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Promised Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Promised Land?
Promised Land was directed by Michael Hoffman.
Who stars in Promised Land?
The principal cast of Promised Land includes Jason Gedrick, Tracy Pollan, Kiefer Sutherland, Meg Ryan, Googy Gress.
When was Promised Land released and how long is it?
Promised Land was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Promised Land make at the box office?
Promised Land grossed $316K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Promised Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Promised Land was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Promised Land?
Promised Land holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).