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Spirit Rider

1993-08-23 · 95 min · ★ 7.0

Family · Adventure · Drama

Jesse Threebears is a troubled Native-American teen who has been tossed from one foster home to the next since his mother died when he was an infant. Finally, he is taken in by his grandfather who, after a ten year stint in prison, is living on the reservation. With the help of his grandfather and several others who live on the reservation, Jesse begins to learn about his heritage and how to come to terms with his troubled life.

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Directors
Michael J.F. Scott
Production companies
WonderWorks
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Herbie BarnesJesse Threebears
Michelle St. JohnMichelle St. JohnCamilla St. Claire
Gordon TootoosisGordon TootoosisJoe Moon
Tantoo CardinalTantoo CardinalMarilyn St. Claire
Adam BeachAdam BeachPaul LeBlanc
Graham GreeneGraham GreeneVern
Tom JacksonTom JacksonAlbert St. Clair
Josephine CourcheneMinni
Maggie NagleGrace
Pauline BroderickMrs. Newell
Dawn Lavand DrabotLucie
Joy KeeperDora
Charlene MacGillivary SladeMartha
Raven HartBus Girl
Paul GuimondWorkman
Wayne NicklasStarter
Rick SkeneRick SkeneVan Driver
Lawrence 'Teddy Boy' HouleFiddler
Danny FlettGuitarist
Jeff PageHorse Racer (uncredited)

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