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Miles from Home

Miles from Home

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Miles from Home

"Two brothers. All they wanted was their share of the American dream."

1988

1h 48m

5.4(47 votes)

Crime

Drama

Action

Overview

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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Production Companies

Cinecom Pictures

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

25 members

Acting

Richard Gere

Frank Roberts

Richard Gere

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Kevin Anderson

Terry Roberts

Kevin Anderson

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Penelope Ann Miller

Sally

Penelope Ann Miller

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Terry Kinney

Mark

Terry Kinney

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Helen Hunt

Jennifer

Helen Hunt

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Laurie Metcalf

Exotic Dancer

Laurie Metcalf

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Francis Guinan

Tommy Malin

Francis Guinan

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Randall Arney

Farmer Cox

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Michael Talbott

Pickup Owner

Michael Talbott

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Jo Anderson

Farmer's Wife

Jo Anderson

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Judith Ivey

Frances

Judith Ivey

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John Malkovich

Barry Maxwell

John Malkovich

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Brian Dennehy

Frank Roberts Sr.

Brian Dennehy

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Jason Campbell

Young Frank

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Robert Breuler

Tom Castleman

Robert Breuler

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Mary Pat Hennagir

Checkout Girl

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James Clancy

Fairground Announcer

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Robert Ayers

Fairground Cop

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William B. Bicksler

Fairground Cop

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Terrence Beasor

Radio Announcer (voice)

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Wally Burr

Radio Announcer (voice)

Wally Burr

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Arlin Miller

Radio Announcer (voice)

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Larry Moss

Radio Announcer (voice)

Larry Moss

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Moira Sinise

Frank's Girl (uncredited)

Moira Sinise

Acting

Daniel Roebuck

Young Trooper (uncredited)

Daniel Roebuck

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