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The Little Sheriff
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The Little Sheriff

1971-01-01 · 19 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Western

A young boy with such little to do, wanders around Sydney playing sheriff with his toy gun. However, this state of monotony takes a sudden turn when he encounters a group of older boys.

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Directors
David E. Perry, Philip Le Couilliard
Production companies
Quest Films, Australian Film Commission
Countries
Unavailable
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000

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Kevin DeanThe Little Sheriff
Mick BloomfieldThe Big Sheriff
Graham BrooksBoy #1
Garry SeckoldBoy #2
Terry GabrielBoy #3
Greg RochfordBoy #4
Phillip RochfordBoy #5

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