Hometown Boy Makes Good(1990)
He's a big city waiter turned small town shrink... and he's about to become the local hero.
Hometown Boy Makes Good 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.
Hometown Boy Makes Good (1990) is a comedy and drama film directed by David Burton Morris, released on August 2, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Anthony Edwards, Grace Zabriskie, Cynthia Bain and Phillip Brock. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- David Burton Morris
- Writers:
- Allen Rucker
- Producers:
- Amanda DiGiulio
- Cinematographer:
- Gregory M. Cummins
- Composer:
- Barry Goldberg
- Production:
- HBO Films, Imperial Entertainment Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Hometown Boy Makes Good Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jeff Gadbois
as Dr. Rivers
- Melvin Kirkpatrick
Melvin Kirkpatrick
as Doc Jennings
- Katherine Michelle Tanner
Katherine Michelle Tanner
as Young Girl
Key crew
Directed by David Burton Morris, written by Allen Rucker, produced by Amanda DiGiulio.
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Hometown Boy Makes Good Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Hometown Boy Makes Good – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hometown Boy Makes Good online?
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Who stars in Hometown Boy Makes Good?
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The main cast of Hometown Boy Makes Good (1990) includes Anthony Edwards, Grace Zabriskie, Cynthia Bain, Phillip Brock and Jerry Hardin. The film was directed by David Burton Morris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hometown Boy Makes Good released?
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Hometown Boy Makes Good was released on August 2, 1990 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Hometown Boy Makes Good worth watching?
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Hometown Boy Makes Good (1990) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.