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The Tumbleweed Kid

1986-01-01 · 14 min · Not rated

Family · Western

Tells the story of six-year-old Davie who, using his imagination, finds himself transported to the Old West where, as a cowboy, he is awed by the Rocky Mountains, spots some Indians, and fires his guns on behalf of a lone rider dressed in black. An attack by a ferocious animal turns into a lick from Davie's dog and a call to supper by his Grandfather

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David Scheerer
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Montie MontanaGrandpa
Karston CarrDavie

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