Kansas (1988)
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20% of critics liked it
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24% of users liked it
(1,379 ratings)
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 charming ex-con who convinces Wade to accompany him to his hometown. Once there, Wade realizes too… More 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 charming 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
- Directed By
- David Stevens
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Media Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Dillon and McCarthy make a tight team
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Somber Matt Dillon vehicle
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Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online
As welcome in its title state as a rash of tornadoes.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Kansas...is a really terrible movie.
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Cast
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Matt Dillon
as Doyle Kennedy
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Andrew McCarthy
as Wade Corey
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Leslie Hope
as Lori Bayles
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Brent Jennings
as Buckshot
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Clint Allen
as Ted
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Craig Benton
as Patrolman Casson
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Louis Giambalvo
as Army Sergeant
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George Kuhn
as Bank Guard
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John Lansing
as Governor's Aide
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Gale Mayron
as Bank Teller
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Harry Northrup
as Governor
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Brett Pearson
as Alvin
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Andy Romano
as Fleener
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Kyra Sedgwick
as Prostitute Drifter
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Arlen Dean Snyder
as George Bayles
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Brynn Thayer
as Connie
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James Lovelett
as Governor's Driver
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Alan Toy
as Nordquist
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Ken Boehr
as Ferson
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Gary Cosey
as Shoeshine
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Linda Dawson
as Governor's Wife
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Gail Dicus
as Female Reporter
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Art Dilks
as Pharmacist
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Bobby Enriquez
as Bartender
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Greg Gilstrap
as Reporter
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Lori Gooch
as Lady with Child
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Patricia Ann Grit
as Farm Girl
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Robert Hagerman
as Farmer
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Rusty Howard
as Officer Swift
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Annie Kellogg
as Governor's Daughter
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Jacquie Litto
as Friend of Mrs. Bayles
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Holmes Osborne
as Deputy Sheriff
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Bart Petty
as Rookie Cop
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James Lea Raupp
as Man with Shirt
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Hank Rector
as Businessman
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Roger Richman
as Officer Ellwood
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Joseph R. Scrivo
as Rodriguez
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Tracy Martin Smith
as Farm Boy
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Mimi Wickliff
as Mrs. Bayles
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Brent Wright
as Deputy
- Ed Mitchell
- Rosalie Joseph
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Timothy Graham
as Mr. Kennedy
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Robert Peters
as "Fair" Farmer
