Hometown Boy Makes Good
"He's a big city waiter turned small town shrink... and he's about to become the local hero."
Originally released in 1990. Hometown Boy Makes Good is a comedy/drama film. directed by David Burton Morris. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anthony Edwards, Grace Zabriskie, and Cynthia Bain
Synopsis
A med school burnout returns to his small home town, but when he decides against telling his mother that he dropped out, complications ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Edwards
as Boyd Geary
Grace Zabriskie
as Helen Geary
Cynthia Bain
as Merle Lee Swearingen
Phillip Brock
as Joe Maxwell
Jerry Hardin
as Mayor Bob
Harry Shearer
as Radio Announcer (voice)
Chris Mulkey
as Al Swearingen
Tony Spiridakis
as Chuck Frazier
Joel Thingvall
as Slime
Jeff Gadbois
as Dr. Rivers
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO Films
- Imperial Entertainment Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hometown Boy Makes Good about?
A med school burnout returns to his small home town, but when he decides against telling his mother that he dropped out, complications ensue.
Who directed Hometown Boy Makes Good?
Hometown Boy Makes Good was directed by David Burton Morris.
How long is Hometown Boy Makes Good?
Hometown Boy Makes Good has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Hometown Boy Makes Good released?
Hometown Boy Makes Good was released on August 2, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hometown Boy Makes Good?
The main cast of Hometown Boy Makes Good includes Anthony Edwards, Grace Zabriskie, Cynthia Bain, Phillip Brock, Jerry Hardin.