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Painted Hero

Movie·1997·Drama, Thriller·1h 45m·Directed by Terry Benedict

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Virgil Kidder hasn't been in Waco for quite a spell, but now that he's back in town clowning in the rodeo, his troubles are catching up with him quicker than a Brahma bull. Country star Dwight Yoakam makes his leading role debut as Kidder, a "painted hero" who's at his best - and safest - when he's taunting the meanest bulls in the business. It's only when the paint comes off that the real danger strikes on a wild Waco weekend filled with thrills, spills and more twists than an eight second bull ride.

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Dwight YoakamDwight YoakamVirgil KidderMichelle JoynerMichelle JoynerKatelinKiersten WarrenKiersten WarrenTeresaCindy PickettCindy PickettSadieJohn GetzJohn GetzSheriff AcuffBo HopkinsBo HopkinsBrownieWalton GogginsWalton GogginsRoddy
James Terry McIlvain
James Terry McIlvain

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