The Suicide Squad—An Overlooked and Underrated "Sequel"
Since Season 2 of Peacemaker is currently airing, let’s revisit the movie that started it all.
Promised Land (1988)
Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.
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Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Michael Hoffman
In Theaters:1/22/1988
Box Office:$316,000
Runtime:102 minutes
Studio:Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
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