Kansas
“In a life of crime, no one can be trusted... Not even your friend.”
Synopsis
A young man returning home to attend a wedding hooks up with a drifter who turns out to be a violent bank robber. Before he knows it, the man finds himself involved in the robber's plans.
Top Cast
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Matt Dillon
Doyle Kennedy
Andrew McCarthy
Wade Corey
Leslie Hope
Lori Bayles
Alan Toy
Nelson Alquist
Andy Romano
Fleener
Kyra Sedgwick
Prostituierte Drifter
Brent Jennings
Buckshot
Brynn Thayer
Connie
Harry Northup
Governor
Clint Allen
Ted
Arlen Dean Snyder
George Bayles
Jim Lovelett
Governor's Driver (as James Lovelett)
Louis Giambalvo
Army Sergeant
Craig Benton
Patrolman Casson
James Lea Raupp
Man with Shirt
Gale Mayron
Bank Teller
Jeffery Feaster
Man with Boy
Bart Petty
Rookie Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer Eastman
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Kansas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Stevens
Spencer Eastman
Pino Donaggio
David Eggby
Robert Barrere
George Litto, Chris Chesser, Moshe Diamant
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Eastman
Writer
David Stevens
Director
George Litto
Producer
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Robert Barrere
Editor
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kansas about?
A young man returning home to attend a wedding hooks up with a drifter who turns out to be a violent bank robber. Before he knows it, the man finds himself involved in the robber's plans.
Who directed Kansas?
Kansas was directed by David Stevens.
Who stars in Kansas?
The principal cast of Kansas includes Matt Dillon, Andrew McCarthy, Leslie Hope, Alan Toy, Andy Romano.
When was Kansas released and how long is it?
Kansas was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Kansas make at the box office?
Kansas grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kansas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kansas was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kansas?
Kansas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).