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Miracle in East Texas

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Based on actual accounts, this is the tale of two aging con-men at the dawn of the Great Depression and the biggest oil strike in the history of the world. Irving Tanner, Jr. (Lou Gossett, Jr.) recounts the 1930 legend. Times are hard, when the unluckiest wildcatter in the world, Dad Everett (John Ratzenberger) teams up with Doc Boyd (Kevin Sorbo), a charming snake oil salesman. Together they convince several new widows (Sam Sorbo, Paula Boudreau, and others) to invest in their worthless oil wells. Then, the unthinkable happens! Our two Casanovas face a challenge: declare another dry hole for a clean escape, or bring the well in like genuine oil men, and likely spend the rest of their lives in jail? Meanwhile, some of their angry investors (Tyler Mane) are fixing to do something about their scheming. This mostly true story will make you laugh, shed a tear, and give you pride in the God-Blessed American way.
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Lonnie Very entertaining with a historical perspective. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review Richard B. Well Written script, funny, thought provoking. The acting was excellent and believable.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/06/23 Full Review Truthfulone I thought it was Funny. I laughed and laughed. The humor you added to a true story was refreshing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/23 Full Review carolyn f It followed the book pretty well. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/04/23 Full Review Thwipsniktmraw The film was clearly made on a budget, but the it still has plenty of layered, heartening meaning and great performances. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/03/23 Full Review Candy E Great family movie. Was serious and humorous and actors were well suited to their rolls. Very entertaining! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kevin Sorbo

Director

Kevin Sorbo

Doc Boyd

John Ratzenberger

Dad Everett

Tyler Mane

Thurman Dial

Sam Sorbo

Flora May Simms

Louis Gossett Jr.

Irving Tanner Jr.
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Synopsis Based on actual accounts, this is the tale of two aging con-men at the dawn of the Great Depression and the biggest oil strike in the history of the world. Irving Tanner, Jr. (Lou Gossett, Jr.) recounts the 1930 legend. Times are hard, when the unluckiest wildcatter in the world, Dad Everett (John Ratzenberger) teams up with Doc Boyd (Kevin Sorbo), a charming snake oil salesman. Together they convince several new widows (Sam Sorbo, Paula Boudreau, and others) to invest in their worthless oil wells. Then, the unthinkable happens! Our two Casanovas face a challenge: declare another dry hole for a clean escape, or bring the well in like genuine oil men, and likely spend the rest of their lives in jail? Meanwhile, some of their angry investors (Tyler Mane) are fixing to do something about their scheming. This mostly true story will make you laugh, shed a tear, and give you pride in the God-Blessed American way.
Director
Kevin Sorbo
Producer
Dan Gordon, James Quattrochi, Kevin Sorbo, Sam Sorbo
Screenwriter
Dan Gordon
Distributor
Fathom Events
Production Co
Alberta Film Projects, E.T.O Films
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Some Suggestive Material)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 29, 2023, Limited
Runtime
2h 5m
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