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An ex-bull rider (James Rebhorn) trains his son (Luke Perry), who becomes the world rodeo champion in 1987 Oklahoma.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John G. Avildsen
  • Producer:
    Michael Shamberg
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $19.6M
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  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Luke Perry
Lane Frost
Stephen Baldwin
Tuff Hedeman
James Rebhorn
Clyde Frost
Cynthia Geary
Kellie Frost
Carrie Snodgress
Elsie Frost
Red Mitchell
Cody Lambert
Ronnie Claire Edwards
Carolyn Kyle
Linden Ashby
Martin Hudson
John G. Avildsen
Director
Michael Shamberg
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  • May 27, 2008
    Wonderful Movie, I loved it
    Amanda . Super Reviewer
  • Dec 09, 2007
    A great film about the legendary bull rider "Lane Frost." Love it still.
    Leo L Super Reviewer
  • Jun 17, 2007
    A few flaws but otherwise enjoyable movie, may be boring moments but only fleeting ones.
    Alexander C Super Reviewer
  • May 15, 2007
    It seemed that the very few friends that i have that are hicks loved this movie and tthe storyline. Considering that it was based on a true story it didnt seem to suck to have th feeling that this movie blows. But pactful in a painless way.
    Moviestar M Super Reviewer
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