Year: 1988
Runtime: 97 mins
Language: English
Director: Fred Holmes
John Dakota, a restless young drifter with a mysterious past, finds work on a family’s ranch. He forms a close friendship with the family’s disabled son, and together they confront the challenges posed by the surrounding community, helping the family overcome local difficulties.
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