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The Pride of Jesse Hallam

The Pride of Jesse Hallam (1980)

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Release Date: Mar 3, 1981 Wide

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Release Date: Mar 3, 1981 Wide

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In this moving made-for-cable television drama, Jesse Hallam is a poor and illiterate coal miner (Johnny Cash) who must learn to read in order to get a job in the city. He was forced to leave after one of his daughters becomes terribly sick. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

G, 1 hr. 45 min.

Drama, Television

Nov 11, 2003

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This movie has a heart and a soul. JC you were a prince and are truly missed, may you RIP.

December 29, 2009
Stone J.
Stone Jones

The film's heart is in the right place and it is sincere, but it's very predictable and obvious. Johnny Cash does a surprisingly fine job. Watchable but forgettable as well.

May 5, 2008
jazza923
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