Smokey Banks (Michael Biehn), a former world champion bull rider, has spent the past few years messing up his life with drinking and gambling. Now he's been assigned community service with Mike Stillwell at the Saguaro Boy's Ranch for stealing their truck. Since his only other option is jail, Smokey reluctantly agrees to the terms: stay out of trouble and teach Danny O'Neil (Brock Pierce) how to ride a bull. He has no idea how drastically the people at the ranch are about to change his life...especially on 14-year-old boy.
Strengths:
This movie combines the warmth of a Hallmark Classic with a musical score reminiscent of famous Westerns (listen in particular for hints of The Magnificent Seven and Clint Eastwood's spaghetti westerns). Michael Biehn (The Magnificent Seven TV series) is at his best. Jennifer O'Neill (The Summer of '42) is also a nice compliment.
Weaknesses:
Directing is satisfactory. Good for a low budget production.
This movie combines the warmth of a Hallmark Classic with a musical score reminiscent of famous Westerns (listen in particular for hints of The Magnificent Seven and Clint Eastwood's spaghetti westerns). Michael Biehn (The Magnificent Seven TV series) is at his best. Jennifer O'Neill (The Summer of '42) is also a nice compliment.
Weaknesses:
Directing is satisfactory. Good for a low budget production. 
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