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Wisdom (1987)

R 109 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   2 January 1987 (USA)
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Unable to find work after a past felony, graduate John Wisdom and his girlfriend (Moore) embark on a... See full summary »

Director:

Emilio Estevez
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Demi Moore ...
Karen Simmons
Emilio Estevez ...
John Wisdom
Tom Skerritt ...
Lloyd Wisdom
Veronica Cartwright ...
Samantha Wisdom
William Allen Young ...
Agent Williamson
Richard Minchenberg Richard Minchenberg ...
Agent Cooper
Ernie Lively ...
Bill, Motel Manager (as Ernie Brown)
Bill Henderson Bill Henderson ...
Theo
Gene Ross Gene Ross ...
Sheriff
Liam Sullivan Liam Sullivan ...
Jake Perry
Charlie Sheen ...
City Burger Manager
Hal Fishman Hal Fishman ...
Network Anchorman
Chuck Henry Chuck Henry ...
Local Anchorman
Nicholas Shields Nicholas Shields ...
Gun Salesman (as Nick Shields)
Barbara Stamm Barbara Stamm ...
Loan Officer at Bank #1
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Storyline

Unable to find work after a past felony, graduate John Wisdom and his girlfriend (Moore) embark on a cross-country bank-robbing spree in order to aid American farmers (Just call him Robin Hood). Written by John N. Daily  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Chase | College Graduate | Ex Convict | Beautiful Woman  | See more »

Taglines:

They're on the wrong side of the law for all the right reasons. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bölcsesség See more »

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,994,197 (USA) (4 January 1987) (788 Screens)

Gross:

$5,715,174 (USA) (1 February 1987)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Gladden Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Dedicated to the memory of Henry Proach, who has a small role, and who was a good friend of Emilio Estevez. See more »

Quotes

John: [voice over] Here in America, we can fabricate anything.
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Soundtracks

"Rock Me Baby"
Written, Performed and Produced by Danny Elfman See more »