Tall Tale: Unbelievable Adventure | 
| Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Actors: Patrick Swayze, Oliver Platt, Roger Aaron Brown, Nick Stahl, Scott Glenn
Studio: Walt Disney Video
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 504
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303929575
UPC: 786936680430
EAN: 9786303929576
ASIN: 6303929575
Theatrical Release Date: March 24, 1995
Release Date: February 20, 1996
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Description
Screen favorite Patrick Swayze (GHOST, DIRTY DANCING, POINT BREAK) stars in the fun-filled, action-packed hit TALL TALE: THE UNBELIEVABLE ADVENTURE. There's rousing, rollicking adventure as the dynamic Pecos Bill (Swayze) teams with larger-than-life heroes Paul Bunyan and John Henry to help a brave young man in the fight against a greedy land-grabber (Scott Glenn -- BACKDRAFT, HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER) who'll stop at nothing to get his hands on the deed to the youngster's family farm. Together, they set out on the incredible journey of a lifetime, where there's action, excitement -- and danger -- around every turn! Packed with fun and adventure in legendary proportion, TALL TALE is a rip-roaring good time that's sure to entertain everyone!
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 great family entertainment! January 9, 2000
Patti Myers (New York)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Lot's of action to keep my husband awake. A wonderful excursion through several legendary names ie:Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry ect. This movie does a great job of presenting solid values like Honor, Trust, Doing the right thing, and commitment. I also found that this movie did an excellent job of avoiding the traps of foul language and sex. There is fighting and shooting, old west style. It doesn't get gorey or out of proportion to the storyline. All around as a conservative Christian mother I must say that this is a wonderful movie for the whole family.
The Code of the West October 27, 2002
OAKSHAMAN (Algoma, WI United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This movie grows on me more and more each time I watch it. It would be worth watching just for spectacular scenes like John Henry holding back a locomotive single-handed, or Pecos Bill lassoeing and riding a twister. It has more, though. It has the Code of the West ( Respect the land, defend the defenseless, and never spit in front of women or children.) It also has the message to never let "progress" bulldoze the dream of what is right, and good, and true.
It used to confuse me that the West was embodied in Pecos Bill, the North in Paul Bunyan, and the South in John Henry, while the East was unrepresented. Then it hit me. The East is represented by the villains, the frock-coated, carpet-bagging, Yankee reptiles that are out to destroy the land. After all, as the chief villain points out, there is no Code of the East- only Profit at any cost....
Alot of this film isn't exactly "politically correct." It actually shows, fighting, gun-toting, drinking, and cigar smoking. Why, if a youngster was to watch it, there is some small chance that he might actually grow up to be a ...MAN!
 Good special effects, nothing else August 22, 2002
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
This movie is a special effects extravaganza, with tornadoes, Gothic steam trains, and dream-like sequence changes. Patrick Swayze plays Pecos Bill, the roughest, toughest hombre in Texas, pulling off an excellent performance. OK, that was the good news.The bad news is that this movie has absolutely nothing else going for it. The villain is (gigantic surprise) an evil capitalist, who is determined to crush all the good little proletarians in his path (Hollywood is in desperate need of some new villains). Pecos Bill is real good, but John Henry walks through this movie like he's not even sure why he's there, while the giant Paul Bunyan is reduced to a fat, crabby old man who's trying to figure out how he got roped into this dog. Sold as a kid's movie, there's not a lot of whimsy here. Instead, the movie moves from dream to nightmare, back and forth, as young Daniel learns his lessons, but there's nothing uplifting here. In the finale, the villain is overthrown by the combined might of the proletariat, who don't want progress and presumably go on to form a commune. Do you like Hollywood propaganda? If so, then get this film. If you like good movies, then move along, there's nothing to see here.
Suprisingly Good and Entertaining Family Movie June 7, 2003
Paul McCain (Ballwin, Missouri United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
My family has watched this film numerous times and never grow tired of it. It is very well done. A tale well told. Fun and actually teaches a few things along the way. Patrick Swazey is terrific in this movie. We love it.
Love it and I am 55 November 11, 2003
Linda S. Wetherell (Paducah, Ky. United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Great for all ages, more movies like this one need to be made. I enjoyed the old stories so well, I am buying it for my grandkids. Also getting them the books, these stories need to be kept alive.
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