
Turtle Races
1991-01-31 · 53 min · ★ 10.0
An intensely dedicated runner discovers there is more to the race than just winning.
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- Directors
- Jim Lincoln
- Production companies
- Regent University
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Donna DouglasHerself
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