Promised Land (1987)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1987
Land: Denmark, Germany, Sweden
Alternative Title: Young Hearts, Promesas en juego, Terra Prometida, Tõotatud maa, Amerikaniko oneiro
Regisseur: Michael Hoffman
Writer: Michael Hoffman
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Fabian Gasmia, Katja Lebedjewa, Tine Mikkelsen, Lizette Jonjic, Louise Vesth
Firmen: Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
Genre: Drama
Budget: $3,000,000 (estimated).
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: tattoo, basketball, wedding
Geschichte
After graduating from high school, two former acquaintances, basketball star Hancock and geek turned drifter Danny, navigate their way through life. While Hancock enjoys success with his cheerleader girlfriend Mary, living a seemingly middle-class lifestyle, Danny's path takes a darker turn as he marries the unstable Bev. The film explores the differing fates of these two men as they strive for the 'American dream'.
Zusammenfassung
Promised Land (1987) is a gritty drama that delves into the aftermath of high school graduation for two former acquaintances, Hancock and Danny. Commissioned by the Sundance Film Festival, it offers an alternative view of the American dream through the contrasting lives of these two men. While Hancock finds success with his girlfriend Mary in a seemingly comfortable lifestyle, Danny's life spirals into chaos due to his marriage to Bev. The film provides a candid exploration of the realities faced by young adults after high school.
