The Pride of Jesse Hallam (1981): Cast & Plot
The Pride of Jesse Hallam is a 1981 family drama directed by Gary Nelson, starring Johnny Cash as Jesse Hallam, Chrystal Smith and Earl Poole Ball. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Königsberg Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pride of Jesse Hallam About?
The premise of The Pride of Jesse Hallam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Determined and courageous, a father fights to keep his family together after selling the farm so his daughter can receive treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Arriving in the big city, he confronts unfamiliar surroundings and the stigma of his illiteracy, testing his resolve even further.
The Pride of Jesse Hallam Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- adult illiteracy
- education
- high school
- father daughter relationship
- cincinnati ohio
- reading
- literacy
- father son relationship
- argument
- illiteracy
- character name in title
The Pride of Jesse Hallam Cast & Characters
Johnny Cash leads the cast as Jesse Hallam, with Chrystal Smith as Jenny Hallam and Earl Poole Ball as Uncle Charley. Directed by Gary Nelson; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gary Nelson
- Johnny Cash as Jesse Hallam
- Chrystal Smith as Jenny Hallam
- Earl Poole Ball as Uncle Charley
- Ben Marley as Ted Hallam
Also Starring in The Pride of Jesse Hallam
· 26 more- Eli Wallach Sal Galucci
- Brenda Vaccaro Marion Galucci
- Guy Boyd Policeman
- Ralph Lewis Police Sergeant
- Linda Bennett Receptionist
- William Dickerson Schofield
- Reginald Willis Man #3
- Tara Cash Student
- Mark Heffernan 1st Student
- Brad Zinn 1st Boy
- Michael Burnham Tully
- Viola Borden Mrs. Kleeman
- Malinda Comer Clerk
- Ray Comier Trucker
- Dale Doerman 2nd Policeman
- Charles Holmond Black Man
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- Allen Karpe 3rd Boy
- Josephine Keenan Sarah June
- Bob Lipka White Man
- Carolanne Mary Admissions
- Sam Manners Bail Bondsman
- William Speed Guard
- Stephen Truss 3rd Cop
- Corrinne Vandeveer Nurse
- Jackie Walsh Secretary
- Joseph Zimmerman Parker
More from Gary Nelson
More films directed by Gary Nelson, best-rated first: Nighthawks, Freaky Friday, The Black Hole and Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert.
The Pride of Jesse Hallam Plot Summary
What happens in The Pride of Jesse Hallam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jesse Hallam, Johnny Cash, a coal miner in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, has just endured the double blow of his wife’s death and losing his job. His daughter Jenny Hallam, Chrystal Smith, needs a back operation, and the nearest hospital capable of performing it is in Cincinnati, Ohio. To secure treatment, he sells the family farm to his brother-in-law Charlie, Earl Poole Ball, for $15,000 in cash, and loads Jenny and his son Ted Hallam, Ben Marley, into a pickup to head for Cincinnati and a chance at a new life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Pride of Jesse Hallam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the coal miner Jesse Hallam?
Cars in The Pride of Jesse Hallam
1 car on screen: the 1964 Chevrolet C-10.
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1964 Chevrolet C-10 Important role
The Pride of Jesse Hallam Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Der Analphabet” and “Гордостта на Джеси Халъм”.
- Also known as
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- Der Analphabet
- Гордостта на Джеси Халъм
- Verfluchter Mist
- Гордість Джесі Галама
- L'orgoglio di Jesse Hallam
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The Pride of Jesse Hallam FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pride of Jesse Hallam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
The Pride of Jesse Hallam runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Pride of Jesse Hallam released?
The Pride of Jesse Hallam was released on March 3, 1981.
Who directed The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
The Pride of Jesse Hallam was directed by Gary Nelson.
More films by Gary Nelson Who is in the cast of The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
The Pride of Jesse Hallam stars Johnny Cash as Jesse Hallam, Chrystal Smith as Jenny Hallam and Earl Poole Ball as Uncle Charley, among 30 credited actors.
Does The Pride of Jesse Hallam have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pride of Jesse Hallam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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