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Made in U.S.A.

Made in U.S.A.

They hit the road in search of thrills and excitement... They got more than they bargained for...

19875.61h 22mR

Overview

Two men from Pennsylvania give up hope in their small run down coal mining town, and head off in search of the beaches of California. The two steal cars as they travel across the USA and are joined by a wild young woman.

Directed by Ken Friedman
Written by Zbigniew Kempinski, Nick Wechsler
Produced by Charles Roven
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Top Cast

Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar

Dar

Chris Penn

Chris Penn

Tuck

Lori Singer

Lori Singer

Annie

Judith Baldwin

Judith Baldwin

Dorie

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Jacqueline Murphy

Cora

M

Marji Martin

Ma Frazier

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Tiny Wells

Pa Frazier

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Frank Beddor

Bud

Dean Paul Martin

Dean Paul Martin

Cowboy

Mark Carlton

Mark Carlton

Ford Salesman

Themes & Keywords

friendshipoutlaw

About Made in U.S.A.

Made in U.S.A. is a crime, drama, adventure film released in 1987 exploring themes of friendship, outlaw. Directed by Ken Friedman, it stars Adrian Pasdar, Chris Penn, Lori Singer. Two men from Pennsylvania give up hope in their small run down coal mining town, and head off in search of the beaches of California. The two steal cars as they travel across the USA and are joined by a wild young woman.

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