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Movie Description
Set at the turn of the last century, Pecos Bill, John Henry and Paul Bunyan blaze a legendary trail across America as they save a young boy and his family whose home is threatened by a greedy robber baron.
Synopsis
When young Daniel Hacket's family farm is threatened by a ruthless businessman, he runs away with the land deed tucked away for safe keeping. He finds himself magically transported to a mysterious, wide-open desert, where he meets the mythical Pecos Bill, who agrees to help the young boy home. On the way, they pick up some of Bill's friends, including Paul Bunyon and John Henry, who enlist in the fight to save the family farm. In the end, Daniel learns that nothing's impossible if he only believes.
Film Notes
Full title: "Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill." The subtitle was used only in promotional material; it was never used in the film itself.
Industry Reviews
"...Exceptionally handsome....Acting honors go to Glenn..." -- Rating: B+
Entertainment Weekly - Ed Hulse (08/11/1995)
"...TALL TALE is a lavishly produced, robustly entertaining Old West fantasy....The most special effect is the unaffected sincerity of Swayze's thoroughly engaging performance..."
Variety - Joe Leydon (03/20/1995)
"...Mr. Platt is pleasant..."
New York Times - Janet Maslin (03/24/1995)
"...Mighty good....[The film] captures the mythic spaciousness of tall tales. It's a Disney kidfest re-imagined with a poet's eye..."
Los Angeles Times - Peter Rainer (03/24/1995)
"...The movie is visually gorgeous, with shots like a mountain meadow afloat in orange butterflies. And the production design is imaginative..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (03/24/1995)
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