When a young drifter is drawn into the dark world of a psychopath, he soon learns that, sometimes, excitement can have deadly consequences. Matt Dillon('There's Something About Mary', 'Drugstore Cowboy') and Andrew McCarthy ('Mulholland Falls', 'St. Elmo's Fire') star in this taut suspense story packed with action, intrigue and powerful performances. An engrossing tale of a small-time crime, 'Kansas' is a big-time thriller you won't want to miss! Slick scam artist Doyle Kennedy (Dillon) has yet another con on his mind as he helps down-on-his-luck wanderer Wade Corey (McCarthy) hop a speeding freight train. Kennedy's been looking for a partner in crime, and he's determined to take Corey along for the ride. But though Corey finds the danger and adventure intoxicating at first, he soon realizes he could be looking at some serious jail time- or worse- unless he finds a way out fast!

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Kansas (1988)

R

Drama/Crime/Suspense/Thriller · 1h 50m · 3/14/1989

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One will become a criminal. One will become a hero. Both will pay the price in...

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When a young drifter is drawn into the dark world of a psychopath, he soon learns that, sometimes, excitement can have deadly consequences. Matt Dillon('There's Something About Mary', 'Drugstore Cowboy') and Andrew McCarthy ('Mulholland Falls', 'St. Elmo's Fire') star in this taut suspense story packed with action, intrigue and powerful performances. An engrossing tale of a small-time crime, 'Kansas' is a big-time thriller you won't want to miss! Slick scam artist Doyle Kennedy (Dillon) has yet another con on his mind as he helps down-on-his-luck wanderer Wade Corey (McCarthy) hop a speeding freight train. Kennedy's been looking for a partner in crime, and he's determined to take Corey along for the ride. But though Corey finds the danger and adventure intoxicating at first, he soon realizes he could be looking at some serious jail time- or worse- unless he finds a way out fast!

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Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Company

Trans World Entertainment (TWE)

Revenue

$2,432,536
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Cast
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Matt Dillon

Doyle Kennedy
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Andrew McCarthy

Wade Corey
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Leslie Hope

Lori Bayles
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Alan Toy

Nelson Nordquist
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Andy Romano

Fleener
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Brent Jennings

Buckshot
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Brynn Thayer

Connie
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Kyra Sedgwick

Prostitute Drifter
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Harry Northup

Governor
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Clint Allen

Ted
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Arlen Dean Snyder

George Bayles
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Jim Lovelett

Governor's Driver (as James Lovelett)
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Louis Giambalvo

Army Sergeant
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Craig Benton

Patrolman Casson
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James Lea Raupp

Man with Shirt
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John Lansing

Governor's Aide
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Gale Mayron

Bank Teller
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T. Max Graham

Mr. Kennedy
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Annie Kellogg

Governor's Daughter
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Mimi Wickliff

Mrs. Bayles
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Linda Dawson

Governor's Wife
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George Mason Kuhn

Bank Guard
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Ken Boehr

Ferson
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Robert Peters

'Fair' Farmer (as Robert J. Peters)
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Patricia Ann Grit

Farm Girl
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T. Martin Smith

Farm Boy (as Tracy Martin Smith)
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Gary Cosey

Shoeshine Youth
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Bobby Enriquez

Bartender
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Joseph R. Scrivo

Rodriguez
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Bart Petty

Rookie Cop
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Greg Gilstrap

Reporter
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Art Dilks

Pharmicist
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Bret Pearson

Alvin (as Brett Pearson)
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Gail Dicus

Female Reporter
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Brent Wright

Deputy #1
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Roger Richman

Officer Ellwood
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Holmes Osborne

Deputy Sheriff #2
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Rusty Howard

Officer Swift
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Lori Gooch

Lady with Child
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Robert Hagerman

Farmer
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Hank Rector

Businessman
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Jacquie Litto

Friend of Mrs. Bayles
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Jeffery Feaster

Man with Boy (uncredited)
Crew
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David Stevens

Director
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Spencer Eastman

Writer
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Disc Releases
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Kansas

(DVD)

10/2/2001

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