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Miracle in the Wilderness

Miracle in the Wilderness

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Miracle in the Wilderness

"The only thing stronger than his will to survive was her will to believe."

1991

1h 28m

5.8(8 votes)

TV Movie

Western

Overview

While being pursued by the U.S. Cavalry, Indians and the white family they have kidnapped learn about each other.

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Turner Network Television

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Jericho Adams

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

Dora Adams

John Dennis Johnston

John Dennis Johnston

Sgt. Sam Webster

Rino Thunder

Chief Washakie

David Oliver

David Oliver

Lt. Reid

Sheldon Peters Wolfchild

Many Horses

Steve Reevis

Steve Reevis

Grey Eyes

Peter Alan Morris

Asher Adams

Joanelle Romero

Joanelle Romero

Little Deer

Otakuye Conroy

Mary

Creative team

Directed by: Kevin James Dobson
Produced by: Wayne Morris

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