The Pride of Jesse Hallam
When all he has left is determination and courage, a man must fight to save his family.
Genres
Overview
Jesse Hallum sells the family farm to see that his daughter receives the medical care she needs at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The big city challenges him, though, especially when his illiteracy is exposed.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
1981-03-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
5
Johnny Cash
Jesse Hallam
Brenda Vaccaro
Marion Galucci
Ben Marley
Ted Hallam
Eli Wallach
Sal Galucci
Guy Boyd
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Jenny Hallam
Earl Poole Ball
Uncle Charley
Linda Bennett
Receptionist
Viola Borden
Mrs. Kleeman
Michael Burnham
Tully
Tara Cash
Student
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Clerk
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Trucker
William Dickerson
Schofield
Dale Doerman
2nd Policeman
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1st Student
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Black Man
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3rd Boy
Josephine Keenan
Sarah June
Ralph Lewis
Police Sergeant
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White Man
Sam Manners
Bail Bondsman
Carolanne Mary
Admissions
William Speed
Guard
Stephen Truss
3rd Cop
Corrinne Vandeveer
Nurse
Jackie Walsh
Secretary
Reginald Willis
Man #3
Joseph Zimmerman
Parker
Brad Zinn
1st Boy
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