The Ride (1997)

Director
Michael O. Sajbel

Main cast
Michael Biehn; Clarence Felder; Brock Pierce; Jennifer O'Neill; Jennifer Blanc

Genres
Drama, Family

Description
A has-been cowboy is given a second chance at the hands of an unexpected teacher.


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