Days of the Pony Express
They rode their way into history
Genres
Overview
The Pony Express continues to capture the imagination of young and old alike. Relive the experiences of the original organizers; Russell, Majors, and Waddell as well as riders Johnny Fry, Pony Bob Haslam, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Bronco Charlie Miller in this action driven documentary as they pave the trail into American history.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2008-12-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Justin Rother
Johnny Fry
Joey Culbertson
Bob Haslam
Penny Arnold
Seamstress
Chandler Farmer
Young Miller
Jim Conlon
(Narrator)
0.0
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6.9
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0.0
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6.0
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5.2
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6.0
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0.0
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6.0
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5.0
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3.0
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