Dakota (1988 film)
| Dakota | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Fred Holmes |
| Screenplay by | Darryl Kuntz Sara Lynn Kuntz |
| Starring | Lou Diamond Phillips Lawrence Montaigne John Hawkes Jordan Burton Eli Cummins DeeDee Norton |
| Cinematography | James Wrenn |
| Edited by | Leon Seith |
| Music by | Chris Christian |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Miramax |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Dakota (also known as Harley) is a 1988 American drama film starring Lou Diamond Phillips and directed by Fred Holmes.[1]
The film was reedited and rereleased under a different title in 1991, Harley.[2][3]
Plot[edit]
Dakota (Lou Diamond Phillips) is a troubled teenager on the run who takes a job at a Texas ranch to work off his debts. While Dakota restores an antique car, he becomes a pseudo big brother for the rancher's young son, Casey, who lost his leg to cancer. Dakota also begins to fall for the rancher's daughter, Molly.
Cast[edit]
- Lou Diamond Phillips as John Dakota
- DeeDee Norton as Molly Lechner
- Herta Ware as Aunt Zard
- Eli Cummins as Walt Lechner
- Jordan Burton as Casey Lechner
- Steve Ruge as Bo Sandoval
- John Hawkes as "Rooster"
- Tom Campitelli as Rob Diamond
- Leslie Mullin as Cynthia Diamond
- Lawrence Montaigne as Mr. Diamond
- Connie Coit as Mrs. Diamond
- Susan Crippin as Alicia
- Robert Lemus as Eric Dakota
- Ben Jones as Mr. Dakota
- Cecilia Flores as Mrs. Dakota
- Rodger Boyce as Sheriff
- Kendall Thomas as Sheriff's Deputy
- Helena Humann as Gym Teacher
- Robert Ahola as The Mechanic
- Speed Ames as Arm Wrestler #1
- David Harrod as Arm Wrestler #2
- Lujenna Moseley as Bo's Girlfriend #1
- Robin Sloan as Bo's Girlfriend #2
- Michelle McHone as Girl In High Heels
Soundtrack[edit]
An original score soundtrack for the film was released by CCM singer Chris Christian entitled No Lyrics released in 1988 on Home Sweet Home Records.
References[edit]
- ^ Goodman, Walter (December 2, 1988). "Dakota (1988) Film/Review; Biker in Horse Country". The New York Times.
- ^ "Harley". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Harley". Christian Film Database. Archived from the original on 2014-08-29. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
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