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Goldenrod

Goldenrod

To the crowd he was champ -- to his family a quitter. Until he remembered...

19761h 39m

Overview

A champion rodeo rider receives crippling injuries in the ring, resulting in the ending of his career. When his wife deserts him, he's left with the responsibility of raising two young sons with no job and no prospects.

Directed by Harvey Hart
Written by Janine Manatis, Lionel Chetwynd
Produced by Gerry Arbeid, Lionel Chetwynd
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Top Cast

Tony Lo Bianco

Tony Lo Bianco

Jesse Gifford

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

John Tyler Jones

Gloria Carlin

Gloria Carlin

Shirley Ashbee Gifford

Donnelly Rhodes

Donnelly Rhodes

Keno

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Andrew Ian McMillan

George Gifford

Patricia Hamilton

Patricia Hamilton

Mrs. Gunderson

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Patrick Sinclair

Mr. Gunderson

About Goldenrod

Goldenrod is a adventure, drama film released in 1976. Directed by Harvey Hart, it stars Tony Lo Bianco, Donald Pleasence, Gloria Carlin. A champion rodeo rider receives crippling injuries in the ring, resulting in the ending of his career. When his wife deserts him, he's left with the responsibility of raising two young sons with no job and no prospects.

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