Days of the Pony Express

Dec 31, 2008

1h 0m

★ 0.0

They rode their way into history

Overview

The Pony Express continues to capture the imagination of young and old alike. Relive the experiences of the original organizers; Russell, Majors, and Waddell as well as riders Johnny Fry, Pony Bob Haslam, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Bronco Charlie Miller in this action driven documentary as they pave the trail into American history.

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Documentary

History

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Cast

Johnny Fry

Justin Rother

Bob Haslam

Joey Culbertson

Seamstress

Penny Arnold

Young Miller

Chandler Farmer

(Narrator)

Jim Conlon

The Pony Express delivered mail from coast to coast for only 18 months. Yet during its brief glory days, it became a legend of the American frontier. This fascinating and well-researched video recounts the history of the Pony Express, retraces the famous trail, and uncovers the reasons behind its demise and lasting legacy.

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In a rigged gunfight Tom Blake is forced to shoot a man in self defense and is then hunted for murder. After a long trip fleeing the posse he uses a false name and joins the Pony Express which is just about to commence operatons. Relegated to the most dangerous section of the route, he finds himself fighting the District Manager's scheme to sabotage the inital run. But just then a wanted poster with his picture on it arrives.

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