The Pride of Jesse Hallam

Mar 3, 1981

1h 45m

★ 5.0

When all he has left is determination and courage, a man must fight to save his family.

Overview

Jesse Hallum sells the family farm to see that his daughter receives the medical care she needs at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The big city challenges him, though, especially when his illiteracy is exposed.

Genres

Drama

Family

TV Movie

Production Companies

The Königsberg Company

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Cast

Jesse Hallam

Johnny Cash

Marion Galucci

Brenda Vaccaro

Ted Hallam

Ben Marley

Sal Galucci

Eli Wallach

Policeman

Guy Boyd

Jenny Hallam

Chrystal Smith

Uncle Charley

Earl Poole Ball

Receptionist

Linda Bennett

Mrs. Kleeman

Viola Borden

Tully

Michael Burnham

Student

Tara Cash

Clerk

Malinda Comer

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