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By Dawn's Early Light
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By Dawn's Early Light

2001-04-15 · 100 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Drama

When Mike Lewis leaves L.A. to stay with his grandfather in Colorado for the summer, he hates the old man's cowboy ways. When Mike demands to go home, the old man agrees and saddles up a couple of horses for a six week trip toward California, home, the Pacific and redemption.

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Directors
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Production companies
Daniel L. Paulson Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard CrennaRichard CrennaBen Maxwell
David CarradineDavid CarradineNick Decker
Chris OliveroChris OliveroMike Lewis
Patrick DavidPatrick DavidEddie Decker
Stella StevensStella StevensEli
Anthony HarrisonAnthony HarrisonOfficer #1
Frank C. TurnerFrank C. TurnerDoctor
Gary BisigSyd Spicer
Ben CardinalBen CardinalRo
Tim HenryTim HenryBell Baines
Blair SlaterBlair SlaterDuane
Lachlan MurdochLachlan MurdochEvan
Sandra NelsonSandra NelsonSandy Lewis
Greg KeanGreg KeanRon Lewis
Don MacKayMayor
Peter RaffanAuctioneer
Lisa Marie CarukLisa Marie CarukHeartbreaker #1
Julie PatzwaldJulie PatzwaldHeartbreaker #2
Tyler LabineTyler LabineOx
David ColesSweet Potato

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