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Amber Waves (1980)

Two men. One losing hope, the other searching for it. Together they would harvest a life-long friendship.

TV MovieDrama

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.

Release Date
March 9, 1980
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
8.5/10 (2 votes)

Director: Joseph Sargent

Cast: Dennis Weaver, Kurt Russell, Mare Winningham, Fran Brill, Wilford Brimley, Rossie Harris, Grainger Hines, Penny Fuller

Production: Time-Life Television Productions
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Amber Waves

Two men. One losing hope, the other searching for it. Together they would harvest a life-long friendship.

Two men. One losing hope, the other searching for it. Together they would harvest a life-long friendship.

8.5
98 min

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.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/9/1980
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Cast

Dennis Weaver

as Elroy 'Bud' Burkhardt

Kurt Russell

as Larry Koenig

Mare Winningham

as Marlene Burkhardt

Fran Brill

as Suze Winter

Wilford Brimley

as Pete Alberts

Rossie Harris

as Dougie Burkhardt

Grainger Hines

as Gregg Burkhardt

Penny Fuller

as Fern Jensen

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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.

How long is Amber Waves?

1h 38m

When was Amber Waves released?

March 9, 1980

Who directed Amber Waves?

Joseph Sargent

Who stars in Amber Waves?

Dennis Weaver, Kurt Russell, Mare Winningham

What genre is Amber Waves?

TV Movie, Drama