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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Action,Crime and Mystery,Drama,Thriller
Run Time:
111min.
Theatrical Release Date:
09/23/1988
DVD Release Date:
10/02/2001
Distributor(s):
Trans World Entertainment
Director(s):
David Stevens
Starring:
Matt Dillon , Andrew McCarthy , Leslie Hope , Brent Jennings
Themes:
Unlikely Criminals,Bank Robbery,Redemption
Keywords:
bank-robbery,daughter,drifter,drowning,ex-convict,freight-train,governor,hero,rescue
Country of Origin:
USA (09-23-1988)
Language:
English