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Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill (1994)

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This ambitious Disney movie uses a remarkable screenplay from Steven L. Bloom and Robert Rodat to tell a rollicking tale of America's transition from a close-to-the-land culture of mythic heroes to a corporate world of real estate tycoons. The strong theme about the decline of folk culture is expressed through a series of high octane adventures experienced by 12-year-old Daniel Hackett (Nick Stahl) at the dawn of the 20th century. Daniel's father, Jonas Hackett (Stephen Lang), runs a farm in a

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.

Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Ernie Orsatti (II) , Jeremiah Chechik

Written By: Steve Bloom, Robert Rodat

On DVD: Feb 20, 1996

Cast

Patrick Swayze
Pecos Bill
Oliver Platt
Paul Bunyan
Roger Aaron Brown
John Henry
Nick Stahl
Daniel Hackett
Scott Glenn
J.P. Stiles
Susan Barnes
Hag in Alley
Joe Grifasi
Man in Top Hat
Jared Harris
Head Thug Pug
Moira Harris
Sarah Hackett
Sal Jenco
Big Jim
Bert Kramer
Bronson
William H. Macy
Mike Moroff
Bar Room Bully
John Nance
Doctor
Catherine O'Hara
Calamity Jane
Tim Riley
Farmer #2
Bill Rodgers
Captain of Industry
John P. Ryan
Grub
Darwyn Swalve
Lumberjack #1
Scott Wilson
Zeb
Richard Zobel
Barkeep
Kevin Brown
Bettor #1
Eric Lawson
Sheriff
Jay S. York
Lumberjack #2
Jackie Burch
Stephen Lang
Jonas Hackett
James Oscar Lee
Spectator

Critic Reviews for Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill

All Critics (18) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (5) | DVD (1)

Underappreciated Disney mash-up of Old West myth.

February 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

A good Disney fantasy adventure for kids.

March 23, 2003 Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

Proves that allies are always available to those who yearn to do the right thing.

August 26, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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A decent lie action movie with Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and others. I like those American Tall Tales.

July 15, 2007

Lafe Fredbjornson

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I missed this film when it originally came out. I finally saw it on Cable and was pleasantly surprised by it. I liked it. Nick Stahl must have done this film right after the Man Without A Face. Stahl is great as the lead. Patrick Swayze also shines as Pecos Bill. Stephen Lang and Scott Glenn provide solid supporting

January 7, 2012