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A drifter becomes both a bank robber and a hero in this crime thriller. Andrew McCarthy stars as Wade Corey, who hitches a ride on a freight train already occupied by Doyle Kennedy (Matt Dillon), a ch... read more read more...arming ex-con who convinces Wade to accompany him to his hometown. Once there, Wade realizes too late that Doyle is intent on robbing the local bank. After they are separated following the crime, Wade hides the money. Happening upon a drowning in progress, he saves a young girl who just happens to be the daughter of the state governor, and he becomes an unlikely hero. Finding work at a nearby farm, the meandering Wade becomes a hired hand, falls for the beautiful daughter (Leslie Hope) of his boss, and dreads the return of Doyle, who is sure to come looking for his money. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 51 min.

Directed by: David Stevens

Release Date: January 1, 1988

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DVD Release Date: October 2, 2001

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Clint Morris
March 31, 2005
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Dillon and McCarthy make a tight team

Steve Crum
October 23, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

Somber Matt Dillon vehicle

Dan Lybarger
March 9, 2004
Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online

As welcome in its title state as a rash of tornadoes.

David Nusair
November 8, 2002
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

Kansas...is a really terrible movie. Full Review

Caryn James
August 30, 2004
Caryn James, New York Times

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Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Chuck O'Leary
October 5, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Jon Niccum
March 6, 2005
Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World

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Andy Klein
June 19, 2004
Andy Klein, Los Angeles CityBeat

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