Wisdom
“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.
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About Wisdom
Wisdom is a 1986 English-language crime, drama and action film directed by Emilio Estevez. The cast is led by Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Tom Skerritt. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Wisdom was produced by Gladden Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on December 31, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Emilio Estevez
- Writers
- Emilio Estevez
- Release date
- December 31, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Gladden Entertainment
Wisdom cast & crew
Wisdom was directed by Emilio Estevez and written by Emilio Estevez.
The cast features 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, and Charlie Sheen as City Burger Manager.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Adam Greenberg, and it was produced by Robert Wise and Bruce McNall.
Is Wisdom worth watching?
Wisdom holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action, Wisdom is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Wisdom
Demi Moore
Karen Simmons
Emilio Estevez
John Wisdom
Tom Skerritt
Lloyd Wisdom
Veronica Cartwright
Samantha Wisdom
William Allen Young
Agent Williamson
Charlie Sheen
City Burger Manager
Richard Minchenberg
Agent Cooper
Ernie Lively
Bill, Motel Manager
Bill Henderson
Theo
Gene Ross
Sheriff
Liam Sullivan
Jake Perry
Hal Fishman
Network Anchorman
Wisdom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wisdom in United States?
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▸What language is Wisdom in?
Wisdom is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wisdom?
Wisdom runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Wisdom rated?
Wisdom is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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