Dakota (1988 film)
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Directed byFred Holmes
Screenplay byDarryl Kuntz
Sara Lynn Kuntz
Sara Lynn Kuntz
StarringLou Diamond Phillips
Lawrence Montaigne
John Hawkes
Jordan Burton
Eli Cummins
DeeDee Norton
Lawrence Montaigne
John Hawkes
Jordan Burton
Eli Cummins
DeeDee Norton
CinematographyJames Wrenn
| 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 Films |
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]
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
- 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
