John Dakota is young bum with a hidden past. He meets a nice family and works on their ranch. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems.
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| Lou Diamond Phillips | ... |
John Dakota
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DeeDee Norton | ... |
Molly Lechner
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Herta Ware | ... |
Aunt Zard
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Eli Cummins | ... |
Walt Lechner
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Jordan Burton | ... |
Casey Lechner
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Steve Ruge | ... |
Bo Sandoval
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| John Hawkes | ... |
Rooster
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| Tom Campitelli | ... |
Rob Diamond
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Leslie Mullin | ... |
Cynthia Diamond
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| Lawrence Montaigne | ... |
Mr. Diamond
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Connie Coit | ... |
Mrs. Diamond
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Susan Crippin | ... |
Alicia
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| Rodger Boyce | ... |
Sheriff
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Robert Lemus | ... |
Eric Dakota
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| Ben Jones | ... |
Mr. Dakota
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Cecilia Flores | ... |
Mrs. Dakota
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Robert Ahola | ... |
Mechanic
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Helena Humann | ... |
Gym Teacher
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John Glenn | ... |
Boy in School Hall
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Abel O. Zapata | ... |
Graduation Reader
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Tom McRae | ... |
Race Announcer
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Audeen Casey | ... |
Hospital Nurse
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Mark Schulte | ... |
Hospital Orderly
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Kendall Thomas | ... |
Sheriff's Deputy
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Laverne Smith | ... |
Sheriff's Secretary
(as H. Laverne Smith)
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Speed Ames | ... |
Arm Wrestler #1
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David Harrod | ... |
Arm Wrestler #2
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Amy Floyd | ... |
Rooster's Neighbor
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Derek Odom | ... |
Zard's Kids
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Vernon Walker | ... |
Zard's Kids
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Tammy Stevens | ... |
Zard's Kids
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Daniel Massey | ... |
Zard's Kids
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Nicholas Meazzles | ... |
Zard's Kids
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Richard Wells | ... |
Zard's Kids
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Phil Smereck | ... |
Boy with Tie
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Michelle McHone | ... |
Girl in High Heels
(as Michelle Crockett)
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Alicia Gidney | ... |
Crying Girl
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Lujenna Moseley | ... |
Bo's Girlfriend #1
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Robin Sloan | ... |
Bo's Girlfriend #2
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Chris Christian | ... |
Graduation Band
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Robin Creasman | ... |
Graduation Band
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Chris Creasman | ... |
Graduation Band
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Rohn Bailey | ... |
Graduation Band
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Robert 'Stix' Singler | ... |
Graduation Band
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Linda Evans | ... |
Graduation Band
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The Shoppe | ... |
Barn Party Band
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Directed by
| Fred Holmes | ||
Written by
| Darryl Kuntz | ... | (written by) (as Darryl J. Kuntz) |
| Sara Lynn Kuntz | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Frank J. Kuntz Jr. | ... | executive producer |
| Darryl Kuntz | ... | executive producer (as Darryl J. Kuntz) |
| Sandra Kuntz | ... | co-producer |
| Lou Diamond Phillips | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Chris Christian | ||
| Jeremy Dalton | ... | (Composer) |
Cinematography by
| James W. Wrenn | ... | (as James Wrenn) |
Editing by
| Leon Seith | ||
Casting By
| Shirley Abrams | ... | (as Shirley Abramson) |
Art Direction by
| Pat O'Neal | ||
Costume Design by
| Rondi Hillstrom Davis | ||
Makeup Department
| Gale Freeman | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Elaine Lauber | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mary Church | ... | production manager |
| John M. Colwell | ... | production supervisor (as John Colwell) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Julie Cypher | ... | second second assistant director |
| Terri Martin | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Tim Chambers | ... | art department swing |
| Larry Goodson | ... | leadman |
| Hal Hayes | ... | art department assistant |
| Lisa Kight | ... | property master |
| John McCuan | ... | art department swing |
| Becky Wallis | ... | props / set dresser |
| Mike Welton | ... | leadman |
Sound Department
| Steve C. Aaron | ... | sound effects recordist (as Steve Aaron) |
| Stacy Brownrigg | ... | boom operator |
| Doug Bryan | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Carey | ... | sound recording engineer |
| Jana Carroll | ... | sound effects editor |
| Darrell Henke | ... | sound mixer |
| Perry Robertson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jeff Timbs | ... | sound transferer |
| Byron Wilson | ... | assistant sound re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Randy Fife | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts (as Randy 'Fife') |
| Sam Fife | ... | stunts |
| James Pate | ... | stunts |
| Steve Pate | ... | stunts |
| Tim Short | ... | stunts |
| John Shults | ... | stunts (as Jon A. Shults) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Waide R. Allen | ... | grip (as Waide Allen) |
| Dudley Asaff | ... | grip |
| Kevin Boyle | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Sean Britt | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Chris Davis | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Dunson | ... | dolly grip / key grip |
| Gerald Kibler | ... | still photographer |
| Mark Larick | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Cleve Massey | ... | first assistant camera |
| Larry Mienert | ... | electric swing / grip |
| Bill Schwarz | ... | gaffer |
| George Sevra | ... | still photographer |
| Mike Swenson | ... | best boy electrician |
| Chris Thornton | ... | electrician (as J. Christopher Thornton) |
| Lito White | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| R. Michael Yope | ... | best boy grip (as Michael Yope) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amy Andrews | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Sidney Brammer | ... | wardrobe assistant: second unit |
| Robin Leigh Fleck | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Robin Fleck) |
| Taneia Lednicky | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Taneta Lednicky) |
| Mickey McDonald | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Christine H. Scott | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Sandy Bromley | ... | location scout: second unit |
| Kim Davis | ... | location manager |
| Alma Kuttruff | ... | location coordinator: second unit |
Music Department
| David Baker | ... | music consultant |
| Frank J. Kuntz Jr. | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pam Fuller | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Vangie Barefoot | ... | paramedic |
| Kathy Bowers | ... | production assistant |
| Kimberly Carrell | ... | office assistant |
| James Clarke | ... | production assistant |
| Al Coffern | ... | wrangler |
| Kim Crow | ... | production assistant |
| Shawn Freeburg | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| John Frick | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Gary Gibich | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Dianna Janss | ... | stand-in |
| Cathy King | ... | craft service (as A. Catherine King) |
| Denise Langione | ... | stand-in |
| Keith McDonald | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Helen McGinn | ... | production secretary |
| Martha Mitro | ... | business manager: Kuntz Bros. |
| Steve Mokone | ... | production assistant (as Steve Mahone) |
| Rupert Morgan | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| John Parish | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Poe | ... | title designer |
| Pam Proctor | ... | publicist |
| Diane Severson | ... | production coordinator (as Dianne Severson) |
| Laverne Smith | ... | production accountant (as H. Laverne Smith) / production auditor (as H. Laverne Smith) |
| Randy Spears | ... | technical advisor: second unit |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1988) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Video (2001) (Canada) (video)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- HBO Video (1989) (United States) (video)
- MCA Home Video (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Miramax
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (Netherlands) (VHS) (rental)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1989) (Australia) (video)
- Silvio Sardi Communications (1994) (Italy)
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Naked Gun/Dakota/Mississippi Burning/Vincent (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dakota's Theme See more » |