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Heart of Virginia

Heart of Virginia

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Heart of Virginia

1948

1h 0m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Jimmy Easter is a jockey who gets shook up when he is responsible for the death of a fellow rider during a race. He gets back down to business, however, when the daughter of his ex-boss shows her faith in him.

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Republic Pictures

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Janet Martin

Janet Martin

Virginia Galtry

Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Jimmy Easter

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

Dan Lockwood

Paul Hurst

Whit Galtry

Sam McDaniel

Sam McDaniel

'Sunflower' Jones

Tom Chatterton

Tom Chatterton

Dr. Purdy

Benny Bartlett

Benny Bartlett

'Breezy' Brent

Glen Vernon

Glen Vernon

Bud Landeen

Edmund Cobb

Edmund Cobb

Gas Station Attendant

Creative team

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Written by: Jerry Sackheim
John K. Butler
Produced by: Sidney Picker

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