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Snowball Express

Movie·1972·Comedy, Family·1h 33m·Directed by Norman Tokar

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When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.

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Dean JonesDean JonesJohnny BaxterNancy OlsonNancy OlsonSue BaxterHarry MorganHarry MorganJesse McCordKeenan WynnKeenan WynnMartin RidgewayJohnny WhitakerJohnny WhitakerRichard BaxterMichael McGreeveyMichael McGreeveyWally PerkinsGeorge LindseyGeorge LindseyDouble L. DingmanKathleen CodyKathleen CodyChris Baxter

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