Based on the true life story of Kurt Kuykendall, a one-time Olympic hopeful who became an Olympic athlete. But not for the sport he intended!
A heartwarming story about three twelve-year-old boys during an unforgettable summer in 1970.
Billy is a future rodeo champion. Already at 13, he is close to being named Junior Champion Cowboy. Together with his Uncle Wilbur, a famous rodeo clown, he tours the rodeo circuit. In the weeks of intense competition, Billy comes to realize that it takes more than athletic ability to be a true champion, and that with Christ as his personal Saviour he can truly be... More Than a Champion. Here’s a delightful film for the entire family -- filled with rodeo action, weaving a tender story of love, Christian understanding, and spiritual change around real-life experiences.
Based on the best-selling book, this film is a heart-warming classic. Combining adventure, suspense, tragedy and faith, it tells the story of a boy and his dogs growing up in the majestic Ozark Mountains, and the love between parents, children and grandfather. A movie filled with God's grandeur. Starring James Whitmore and Beverly Garland.