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The Pride of Jesse Hallam

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An illiterate coal miner from Kentucky moves to Cincinnati so that his daughter may receive spinal surgery. Determined to support his family in the city, he decides he must learn to read and write as an adult and resolves to graduate from high school.

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Terry Staunton Radio Times The dialogue may be functional and pedestrian, but it doesn't detract too much from the kitchen-sink atmosphere of a film which, while not exactly campaigning, is full of good intentions, and boosted by a soundtrack peppered with the singer's recordings. Rated: 3/5 Nov 19, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Who knew a movie about a man learning to read & write could be so interesting?! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie has a heart and a soul. JC you were a prince and are truly missed, may you RIP. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A well told "true story" which make it even more enjoyable to watch. Johnny Cash puts in a great performance. Very educational as well. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member A lot better than what I expected I must say ... and the first song 'Moving Up' is great! Apparently not an any albums though ... bummer but I did find on 'You Tube' at least. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty good if you love johnny cash! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gary Nelson

Director

Johnny Cash

Jesse Hallam

Brenda Vaccaro

Marion Galucci

Eli Wallach

Sal Galucci

Ben Marley

Ted Hallam

Guy Boyd

Policeman
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Synopsis An illiterate coal miner from Kentucky moves to Cincinnati so that his daughter may receive spinal surgery. Determined to support his family in the city, he decides he must learn to read and write as an adult and resolves to graduate from high school.
Director
Gary Nelson
Producer
Sam Manners
Production Co
The Königsberg Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 38m