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Tulsa
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Tulsa

Best from age 10 · 1949 · 90 min

Tulsa

Cherokee Lansing seeks revenge for her father's death by challenging Tanner Oil, but her pursuit of wealth in the booming Oklahoma oil fields soon overshadows her original goal. As she becomes obsessed with power, her relationships with allies Brad Brady and Jim Redbird are tested, raising questions about ambition and environmental responsibility.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Discussions about environmental damage
  • Depicts historical attitudes towards indigenous people

Models well

  • The importance of environmental protection
  • Resisting the corrupting influence of greed
  • Taking responsibility for one's actions

Talk about it after

  • How ambition can change a person's values
  • The historical impact of the oil industry
  • The conflict between progress and environmental care
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Cast & crew

Fan5/5

This movie Tulsa teacher that love, faith and forgiveness can transform a persons life.Tommy is a father struggling with drug addiction, while Tulsa is a young girl with strong faith in God.Althoufg they are very different they learn to love and support each other , Tommy teaches Tulsa to be brave and Tulsa helps Tommy find hope and begin overcoming his addiction through her kindness and a faith.

Fan5/5

Tulsa is an emotional movie story about second chances, forgiveness, and the unexpected bond between a father and his daughter. Its full of heartfelt and some touching scenes. If you enjoy movies about family and kids, healing, and finding hope when life gets messy, Tulsa is worth watching.