The Pride of Jesse Hallam
“When all he has left is determination and courage, a man must fight to save his family.”
Synopsis
Jesse Hallum sells the family farm to see that his daughter receives the medical care she needs at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The big city challenges him, though, especially when his illiteracy is exposed.
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1981 CBS The Pride Of Jesse Hallman TV spot
Type: Teaser • Published 2024-03-09
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Johnny Cash
Jesse Hallam
Brenda Vaccaro
Marion Galucci
Ben Marley
Ted Hallam
Eli Wallach
Sal Galucci
Guy Boyd
Policeman
Chrystal Smith
Jenny Hallam
Earl Poole Ball
Uncle Charley
Linda Bennett
Receptionist
Viola Borden
Mrs. Kleeman
Michael Burnham
Tully
Tara Cash
Student
Malinda Comer
Clerk
Ray Comier
Trucker
William Dickerson
Schofield
Dale Doerman
2nd Policeman
Mark Heffernan
1st Student
Charles Holmond
Black Man
Allen Karpe
3rd Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzanne Clauser
- Original Score
- Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash
- Original Title
- The Pride of Jesse Hallam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- The Königsberg Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Suzanne Clauser
Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash
Gayne Rescher
Tony de Zarraga
Sam Manners, Frank Konigsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Manners
Producer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Tony de Zarraga
Editor
Suzanne Clauser
Writer
Gary Nelson
Director
Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Pride of Jesse Hallam about?
Jesse Hallum sells the family farm to see that his daughter receives the medical care she needs at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The big city challenges him, though, especially when his illiteracy is exposed.
Who directed The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
The Pride of Jesse Hallam was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
The principal cast of The Pride of Jesse Hallam includes Johnny Cash, Brenda Vaccaro, Ben Marley, Eli Wallach, Guy Boyd.
When was The Pride of Jesse Hallam released and how long is it?
The Pride of Jesse Hallam was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pride of Jesse Hallam was composed by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
The Pride of Jesse Hallam holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).