Amber Waves

Synopsis

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.

Top 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