Tracks of Glory(1992)
Racial barriers are broken in circa-1900 Australia by Major Taylor, who becomes a world-champion bicycle racer.
Movie: Tracks of Glory
Top 7 Billed Cast
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Marshall W. 'Major' Taylor
Hugh McIntosh
Kate O'Brien
Floyd McFarland
Mrs. Morris
Mr. Morris
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Racial barriers are broken in circa-1900 Australia by Major Taylor, who becomes a world-champion bicycle racer.
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1992-07-05
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