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Sourdough

1981-12-01 · 94 min · ★ 10.0

Western · Adventure

A grizzled adventurer seeks a balanced life in the Alaskan wilderness.

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Directors
Martin J. Spinelli
Production companies
North American Adventures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles BrockAmos Beamer
Gene EvansGene EvansNarrator
Philip OksoktarukPeter Henry
Gil PerryFur Trapper

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