Wisdom (1986)

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They're on the wrong side of the law for all the right reasons.

Unable to find work after a past felony, graduate John Wisdom and his girlfriend embark on a cross-country bank-robbing spree in order to aid American farmers.

• Released: 1986-12-31
• Genres: Crime, Drama, Action
• Runtime: 1h 49m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.1/10 from 56 votes

Directed by Emilio Estevez.

Top cast

• Demi Moore as Karen Simmons
• Emilio Estevez as John Wisdom
• Tom Skerritt as Lloyd Wisdom
• Veronica Cartwright as Samantha Wisdom
• William Allen Young as Agent Williamson
• Charlie Sheen as City Burger Manager
• Richard Minchenberg as Agent Cooper
• Ernie Lively as Bill, Motel Manager
• Bill Henderson as Theo
• Gene Ross as Sheriff

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