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Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)
A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.
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A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.
Rating:G
Genre:Drama, Family
Written By:Matt Williams, Oley Sassone
In Theaters:5/24/1991
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:Walt Disney Pictures
Cast
Steve Miner
Director
Gabrielle Anwar
Sonora Webster
Cliff Robertson
Dr. W.F. Carver
Michael Schoeffling
Al Carver
Dylan Kussman
Clifford Henderson
Kathleen York
Marie
Frank Renzulli
Mr. Slater
Nancy Moore Atchison
Arnette Webster
Lisa Norman
Aunt Helen
Lorianne Collins
Clarabelle
Elizabeth Hayes
Miss Simpson
Laura Lee Norton
Mrs. Ellis
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