
Wisdom(1986)
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.


“Two brothers. All they wanted was their share of the American dream.”
Two brothers who are forced off their farm in the debt stricken mid-west become folk heroes when they begin robbing the banks that have been foreclosing on farmers.

Richard Gere
Frank Roberts

Kevin Anderson
Terry Roberts

Penelope Ann Miller
Sally

Terry Kinney
Mark

Helen Hunt
Jennifer

Judith Ivey
Frances

Laurie Metcalf
Exotic Dancer

John Malkovich
Barry Maxwell

Brian Dennehy
Frank Roberts Sr.

Francis Guinan
Tommy Malin
Miles from Home is a crime, drama, action film released in 1988 exploring themes of foreclosure, bank robbery attempt, farmer family, iowa state university, brothers, cornfield. Directed by Gary Sinise, it stars Richard Gere, Kevin Anderson, Penelope Ann Miller. Two brothers who are forced off their farm in the debt stricken mid-west become folk heroes when they begin robbing the banks that have been foreclosing on farmers.
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