Amber Waves (1980)
A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.
Director: Joseph Sargent
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: March 9, 1980
Cast
- Dennis Weaver - Elroy 'Bud' Burkhardt
- Kurt Russell - Larry Koenig
- Mare Winningham - Marlene Burkhardt
- Fran Brill - Suze Winter
- Wilford Brimley - Pete Alberts
- Rossie Harris - Dougie Burkhardt
- Grainger Hines - Gregg Burkhardt
- Penny Fuller - Fern Jensen
- Eloy Casados - Dwight Willits
- Bill Morey - Ansel Porter
Screenplay
Music: John Rubinstein
Cinematography: Donald M. Morgan
Editing: Michael Brown
Production: Time-Life Television Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joseph Sargent
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amber Waves about?
- A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.
- Who directed Amber Waves?
- Amber Waves was directed by Joseph Sargent.
- Who stars in Amber Waves?
- Amber Waves stars Dennis Weaver, Kurt Russell, Mare Winningham, Fran Brill, Wilford Brimley, Rossie Harris.
- How long is Amber Waves?
- Amber Waves has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Amber Waves?
- Amber Waves is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Amber Waves produced?
- Amber Waves was produced in United States of America.