Movie: Spirit of the Pony Express

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Peter Sherayko
Peter Sherayko

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Gary Chilcote
Gary Chilcote

Himself

Dick DeShon
Dick DeShon

Himself

Harrison Hartley
Harrison Hartley

Himself

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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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    2012-01-01

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    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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    English
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