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Synopsis
In Billy Tilden's Mission, we meet Jimmy Tilden, a young man eager to step into his father's shoes as a lawman. After securing a job as deputy sheriff in the small town of Pine Grove, Texas, he feels a sense of pride and responsibility. His mother, Mary Tilden, beams with pride as he shows her the badge, hoping to provide for their struggling family. However, the tranquility of Pine Grove is about to be shattered.
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