| Song of a Jewish Cowboy | |
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| Directed by | Bonnie Burt and Judith Montell |
| Produced by | Bonnie Burt Productions |
| Edited by | Bonnie Burt and Judith Montell |
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Running time | 18 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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