
Miles from Home
Crime · Drama · Action
Overview
Two brothers who are forced off their farm in the debt stricken mid-west become folk heroes when they begin robbing the banks that have been foreclosing on farmers.
Top Cast


Richard Gere
Richard Gere
Frank Roberts
Richard Gere
Frank Roberts


Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson
Terry Roberts
Kevin Anderson
Terry Roberts


Penelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller
Sally
Penelope Ann Miller
Sally


Terry Kinney
Terry Kinney
Mark
Terry Kinney
Mark


Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt
Jennifer
Helen Hunt
Jennifer


Laurie Metcalf
Laurie Metcalf
Exotic Dancer
Laurie Metcalf
Exotic Dancer


Francis Guinan
Francis Guinan
Tommy Malin
Francis Guinan
Tommy Malin
Randall Arney
Randall Arney
Farmer Cox
Randall Arney
Farmer Cox


Michael Talbott
Michael Talbott
Pickup Owner
Michael Talbott
Pickup Owner


Jo Anderson
Jo Anderson
Farmer's Wife
Jo Anderson
Farmer's Wife
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