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Wisdom

1986-12-31 · 109 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Drama · Action

Unable to find work after a past felony, graduate John Wisdom and his girlfriend embark on a cross-country bank-robbing spree in order to aid American farmers.

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Production details

Directors
Emilio Estevez
Production companies
Gladden Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,500,000
Revenue
USD 5,715,174

Top Cast

Demi MooreDemi MooreKaren Simmons
Emilio EstevezEmilio EstevezJohn Wisdom
Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittLloyd Wisdom
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightSamantha Wisdom
William Allen YoungWilliam Allen YoungAgent Williamson
Charlie SheenCharlie SheenCity Burger Manager
Richard MinchenbergAgent Cooper
Ernie LivelyErnie LivelyBill, Motel Manager
Bill HendersonBill HendersonTheo
Gene RossGene RossSheriff
Liam SullivanLiam SullivanJake Perry
Hal FishmanNetwork Anchorman
Chuck HenryLocal Anchorman
Nicholas ShieldsGun Salesman
Santos MoralesSantos MoralesAl Gomez
Gus CorradoYuppie Employer
Golden HenningKatie, Bill's Wife
Rene SprattlingCarol Clerk
Tim SapunorMatt Clerk
Charlie HollidayCharlie HollidayBob Allenford

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