Tension flares between Sheriff Henry Turner and his son Jason after Henry loses his job and Jason takes over. A local writer chronicles the heart warming tale.
Henry Turner
Jason Turner
Ruth Turner
Kim Anderson
Mr. Donaldson
Ted Whitman
Deputy Andrew Keaton
Carson
Hawkins
Officer
Tension flares between Sheriff Henry Turner and his son Jason after Henry loses his job and Jason takes over. A local writer chronicles the heart warming tale.
2015-01-24
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