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Tall Tale draws on American folk legends for a family-friendly adventure with disappointingly little appeal. Read critic reviews

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Legendary American folk heroes come to life as young Daniel Hackett (Nick Stahl) embarks on a quest to save his father's farm from a greedy land baron (Scott Glenn). As Daniel struggles to help his dad (Stephen Lang), he encounters storybook characters such as the tornado-roping Pecos Bill (Patrick Swayze) and hammer-wielding John Henry (Roger Aaron Brown), as well as gun-toting Calamity Jane (Catherine O'Hara) and ax-hauling Paul Bunyan (Oliver Platt) with his loyal blue ox, Babe.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    fantasy, kids and family
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jeremiah S. Chechik
  • Producer:
    Roger Birnbaum, Joe Roth
  • Writer:
    Steve Bloom, Robert Rodat
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $8.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Walt Disney Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Patrick Swayze
Pecos Bill
Oliver Platt
Paul Bunyan
Roger Aaron Brown
John Henry
Nick Stahl
Daniel Hackett
Scott Glenn
J.P. Stiles
Stephen Lang
Jonas Hackett
Jared Harris
Head Thug Pug
Catherine O'Hara
Calamity Jane
Moira Harris
Sarah Hackett
Joseph Grifasi
Man in Top Hat
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Director
Steve Bloom
Screenwriter
Robert Rodat
Screenwriter
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Joe Roth
Producer
Bill Badalato
Executive Producer
Kirsten Welles
Associate Producer
Janusz Kaminski
Cinematographer
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Critic Reviews for Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill

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

  • Jan 12, 2016
    Now, I saw part of this at school when I was a child (I'm now in my mid-twenties) and I really love action-adventure and or certain fantasy films (whether it's Disney or non-Disney). Patrick Swayze gives an amazing performance as Pecos Bill. I mean it's just a good film that will take your breath away and it took my breath away. If you enjoy films like this, you are in for a HIGH FLYING treat. I know I was (and always am when I watch this).
    David T Super Reviewer
  • Sep 03, 2012
    Tall Tale is a terrific film with a great story and a good cast of actors. I grew up watching this film, and it's actually one of the better live action Disney films of the 90's. This is a well made film that definitely is fun for all ages. With an effective script, director Jeremiah Chechnik crafts a wonderful film with a great cast. This film is one of a few films that I enjoyed throughout my childhood. The film brings nostalgia to mind when I think of it. Really well done, and lots of fun from start to finish, the film is a wonderful experience for Disney lovers. The story is very well done, and really original. This is by far one of the best live action films that Disney has put out as others such as Jungle 2 Jungle was a horrible, poorly written and directed affair. However this film succeeds at being something special and fun for the entire family. The special effects are well done, and the cast do a fine job in their parts. This along with so many other films such as The Sandlot, Toy Story and Casper were a big part of my childhood. Tall Tale really is a terrific family film worth seeing and is certainly a film that anyone will enjoy. Oliver Platt here steals the show, and his performance was what made the film very enjoyable. Definitely a terrific live action Disney flick, and one of their better titles of the 1990's Lots of fun from start to finish, Tall Tale is wonderful entertainment definitely worth watching.
    Alex r Super Reviewer
  • Jan 07, 2012
    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 work here. It was cool seeing Jared Harris and William H. Macy in this film, before they became famous. I definitely recommend this film.
    Sol C Super Reviewer
  • Jul 15, 2007
    A decent lie action movie with Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and others. I like those American Tall Tales.
    Lafe F Super Reviewer
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