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Kansas (1988)

In a life of crime, no one can be trusted... Not even your friend.

Genre : Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance

Runtime : 1H 50M

Director : David Stevens

Synopsis

A drifter becomes both a bank robber and a hero in this crime thriller. Andrew McCarthy stars as Wade Corey, who hitches a ride on a freight train already occupied by Doyle Kennedy (Matt Dillon), a charming ex-con who convinces Wade to accompany him to his hometown. Once there, Wade realizes too late that Doyle is intent on robbing the local bank. After they are separated following the crime, Wade hides the money. Happening upon a drowning in progress, he saves a young girl who just happens to be the daughter of the state governor, and he becomes an unlikely hero. Finding work at a nearby farm, the meandering Wade becomes a hired hand, falls for the beautiful daughter (Leslie Hope) of his boss, and dreads the return of Doyle, who is sure to come looking for his money.

Actors

Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon
Doyle Kennedy
Andrew McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy
Wade Corey
Leslie Hope
Leslie Hope
Lori Bayles
Jeffery Feaster
Jeffery Feaster
Alan Toy
Alan Toy
Nelson Alquist
Andy Romano
Andy Romano
Fleener
Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra Sedgwick
Prostituierte Drifter
Brent Jennings
Brent Jennings
Buckshot
Brynn Thayer
Brynn Thayer
Connie
Harry Northup
Harry Northup
Governor
Clint Allen
Clint Allen
Ted
Arlen Dean Snyder
Arlen Dean Snyder
George Bayles
Jim Lovelett
Jim Lovelett
Governor's Driver (as James Lovelett)
Louis Giambalvo
Louis Giambalvo
Army Sergeant
Craig Benton
Craig Benton
Patrolman Casson
James Lea Raupp
James Lea Raupp
Man with Shirt
Gale Mayron
Gale Mayron
Bank Teller

Crews

Spencer Eastman
Spencer Eastman
Writer
George Litto
George Litto
Producer
Chris Chesser
Chris Chesser
Executive Producer
Moshe Diamant
Moshe Diamant
Executive Producer
Vic Ramos
Vic Ramos
Associate Producer
Pino Donaggio
Pino Donaggio
Music
David Eggby
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Robert Barrere
Robert Barrere
Editor
David Stevens
David Stevens
Director

Trailers and other movies

Kansas Trailer 1988

Posters and backgrounds

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