The Little Sheriff

The Little Sheriff

1971 · 19 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Western

A young boy with such little to do, wanders around Sydney playing sheriff with his toy gun. However, this state of monotony takes a sudden turn when he encounters a group of older boys.

Directed by David E. Perry · Written by Philip Le Couilliard

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