Dakota (also known as Harley) is a 1988 American drama film starring Lou Diamond Phillips and directed by Fred Holmes.
The film was reedited and rereleased under a different title in 1991, Harley.
Plot
Dakota (Lou Diamond Phillips) is a troubled teenager on the run who takes a job at a Texas ranch to work off his debts. While Dakota restores an antique car, he becomes a pseudo big brother for the rancher's young son, Casey, who lost his leg to cancer. Dakota also begins to fall for the rancher's daughter, Molly.
Cast
Lou Diamond Phillips as John Dakota
DeeDee Norton as Molly Lechner
Herta Ware as Aunt Zard
Eli Cummins as Walt Lechner
Jordan Burton as Casey Lechner
Steve Ruge as Bo Sandoval
John Hawkes as "Rooster" Tom Campitelli as Rob Diamond Leslie Mullin as Cynthia Diamond Lawrence Montaigne as Mr. Diamond Connie Coit as Mrs. Diamond Susan Crippin as Alicia Robert Lemus as Eric Dakota Ben Jones as Mr. Dakota Cecilia Flores as Mrs. Dakota Rodger Boyce as Sheriff Kendall Thomas as Sheriff's Deputy Helena Humann as Gym Teacher Robert Ahola as The Mechanic Speed Ames as Arm Wrestler #1 David Harrod as Arm Wrestler #2 Lujenna Moseley as Bo's Girlfriend #1 Robin Sloan as Bo's Girlfriend #2 Michelle McHone as Girl In High Heels
Soundtrack
An original score soundtrack for the film was released by CCM singer Chris Christian entitled No Lyrics released in 1988 on Home Sweet Home Records.