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Dakota

PG19881h 37mFred Holmes
IMDb 4.6

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John Dakota is young bum with a hidden past. He meets a nice family and works on their ranch. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems.

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What is Dakota (1988) about?

John Dakota is young bum with a hidden past. He meets a nice family and works on their ranch. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems.

Who stars in Dakota?

Dakota stars Lou Diamond Phillips (John Dakota), DeeDee Norton (Molly Lechner), Herta Ware (Aunt Zard), Eli Cummins (Walt Lechner), John Hawkes (Rooster). The film was directed by Fred Holmes.

How long is Dakota?

Dakota has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG.

Is Dakota worth watching?

Dakota holds an IMDb rating of 4.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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