Wisdom (1986)

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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

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 49 min.
Directed By: Emilio Estevez
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Studio: Warner Home Video

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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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AJ V

Emilio Estevez directs and stars in this movie as a sort of modern day Robin Hood type. I loved the story and Emilio does a fantastic job. I highly recommend this movie.

Cast

            Emilio Estevez as John Wisdom

            Demi Moore as Karen Simmons

            Tom Skerritt as Lloyd Wisdom

            Veronica Cartwright as Samantha Wisdom

            William Allen Young as John Williamson F.B.I. Agent

            Richard Minchenberg as Cooper F.B.I. Agent

            Ernie Brown as Motel Manager

            Estee Chandler as Female Teller

            Sid Conrad as Farmer

            Hal Fishman as Network Anchorman

            Bill Henderson as Theo

            Chuck Henry as Local Anchorman

            Charlie Holliday as Bob

            Santos Morales as Al Gomez

            Ron Presson as Guard at Bank No. 1

            Gene Ross as Sheriff

            Janet Rotblatt as Elderly Lady on Street

            Charlie Sheen as City Burger Manager

            Nick Shields as Gun Salesman

            Liam Sullivan as Luke Perry

            Jeff Boudov as Minnesota Bank Teller

            Leon Corcos as Leon

            Gus Corrado as Yuppie Employer

            Beau Dare as FBI Agent

            David de Francesca as Albuquerque Officer

            John Deaderick as Bank Customer

            Golden Henning as Katie

            Devon Bob Jones as Teacher

            Walker Jimmy Lane as Night Manager at Mini-Mart

            Erika Lincoln as Woman on Street

            Kate McKinnon as Nancy

            Jamie Namson as Helicopter Pilot

            Gil Parra as SWAT Team Leader

            Henry Proach as Old Man on Street

            Tim Sapunor as Matt

            Edward Walter Smith
            
            Rene Sprattling as Carol

            Barbara Stamm as Loan Officer at Bank No. 1

            Thomas Will-Ellis
            
            Matt Robinson as Young Man
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