Wisdom (1986)
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36% want to see it
(1,737 ratings)
In this film, an old felony conviction comes back to haunt the young, ambitious John Wisdom (Emilio Estevez) as he applies and is turned down for a number of jobs. Frustrated by his attempts to make a legitimate living, John and his girlfriend, Karen (Demi Moore), set out to commit a series of bank… More In this film, an old felony conviction comes back to haunt the young, ambitious John Wisdom (Emilio Estevez) as he applies and is turned down for a number of jobs. Frustrated by his attempts to make a legitimate living, John and his girlfriend, Karen (Demi Moore), set out to commit a series of bank robberies, using the money to ease the plight of down-on-their-luck farmers. Emilio Estevez wrote, directed, and starred in this feature. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Emilio Estevez
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
R,
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Estevez vs. Estevez to see whether he's worse as actor or director.
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Cast
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Emilio Estevez
as John Wisdom
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Demi Moore
as Karen Simmons
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Tom Skerritt
as Lloyd Wisdom
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Veronica Cartwright
as Samantha Wisdom
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William Allen Young
as John Williamson F.B.I. Agent
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Richard Minchenberg
as Cooper F.B.I. Agent
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Ernie Brown
as Motel Manager
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Estee Chandler
as Female Teller
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Sid Conrad
as Farmer
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Hal Fishman
as Network Anchorman
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Bill Henderson
as Theo
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Chuck Henry
as Local Anchorman
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Charlie Holliday
as Bob
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Santos Morales
as Al Gomez
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Ron Presson
as Guard at Bank No. 1
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Gene Ross
as Sheriff
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Janet Rotblatt
as Elderly Lady on Street
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Charlie Sheen
as City Burger Manager
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Nick Shields
as Gun Salesman
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Liam Sullivan
as Luke Perry
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Jeff Boudov
as Minnesota Bank Teller
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Leon Corcos
as Leon
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Gus Corrado
as Yuppie Employer
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Beau Dare
as FBI Agent
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David de Francesca
as Albuquerque Officer
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John Deaderick
as Bank Customer
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Golden Henning
as Katie
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Devon Bob Jones
as Teacher
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Walker Jimmy Lane
as Night Manager at Mini-Mart
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Erika Lincoln
as Woman on Street
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Kate McKinnon
as Nancy
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Jamie Namson
as Helicopter Pilot
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Gil Parra
as SWAT Team Leader
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Henry Proach
as Old Man on Street
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Tim Sapunor
as Matt
- Edward Walter Smith
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Rene Sprattling
as Carol
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Barbara Stamm
as Loan Officer at Bank No. 1
- Thomas Will-Ellis
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Matt Robinson
as Young Man
