The Pony Express
Seen it?1994 | 47 min | Documentary
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who likes wide open spaces and slow-burning standoffs and anyone who likes learning something new. Dust, horses and a showdown waiting to happen.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 47 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The Pony Express delivered mail from coast to coast for only 18 months. Yet during its brief glory days, it became a legend of the American frontier. This fascinating and well-researched video recounts the history of the Pony Express, retraces the famous trail, and uncovers the reasons behind its demise and lasting legacy.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Lewis
- Red SteagallNarrator