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Spirit of the Pony Express
Spirit of the Pony Express

Spirit of the Pony Express

Celebrating The Pony Express, 150 years on. Historians, riders, and enthusiasts journey the original Sacramento to Saint Joseph trail. This heartfelt film captures the essence of the West and showcases the historic sites today.

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Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the short-lived but far-reaching American Institution The Pony Express by following a historical re-enactment along the original trail from Sacramento California to Saint Joseph Missouri.

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Original Language

English

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Rating

10/10

Release Date

01 January 2012

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Cast

Peter Sherayko

Peter Sherayko

Himself

Gary Chilcote

Gary Chilcote

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Dick DeShon

Dick DeShon

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Harrison Hartley

Harrison Hartley

Himself

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