1988 film by Fred Holmes
Dakota Directed by Fred Holmes Screenplay by Darryl Kuntz Starring Lou Diamond Phillips Lawrence Montaigne John Hawkes Cinematography James Wrenn Edited by Leon Seith Music by Chris Christian Production
Distributed by Miramax Release date
December 2, 1988 (1988-12-02 ) Running time
97 minutes Country United States Language English
Dakota Harley 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
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 DakotaDeeDee Norton as Molly Lechner
Herta Ware as Aunt ZardEli 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. DiamondConnie Coit as Mrs. Diamond
Susan Crippin as Alicia
Robert Lemus as Eric Dakota
Ben Jones as Mr. DakotaCecilia Flores as Mrs. Dakota
Rodger Boyce as SheriffKendall 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
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.
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