Snowball Express (1972)

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When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.

Overview
"Snowball Express" is a 1972 comedy movie directed by Norman Tokar for Walt Disney Productions. The movie stars Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan, and Keenan Wynn. A fascinating story of a city guy uprooting his whole life for an unforeseen inheritance and the resulting turmoil, "Snowball Express" combines thrilling comedy with the obstacles of the unforeseen.

Plot
"Snowball Express" tells the story of a New York City accountant called Johnny Baxter (played by Dean Jones), who all of a sudden acquires a having a hard time hotel in the Rocky Mountains through his departed uncle's will. Eager for a change in life and the possibility of a fortune, Baxter decides to transfer his whole household to Colorado to handle the large complex named the Grand Imperial Hotel.

Upon reaching Colorado, the Baxters discover that the picture taken of the hotel many years back was excessively flattering, and it is now a dilapidated building that requires considerable work. Furthermore, they find that the hotel is not the gold mine they believed it would be, as it is challenging to operate, generally due to its state and the severe Colorado winter. Undeterred, the positive Johnny Baxter endeavours to bring back and operate the hotel, resulting in a series of comedic accidents and accidents, including crashing a snow blower into a ballroom full of invited visitors and regional dignitaries.

The Unveiling of Truth
In the story's considerable turn, Baxter discovers that the hotel certainly includes an actual gold mine in the basement. The previous owner had actually been utilizing the hotel as a method to conceal his gold mining operation. Wanting to keep this development a secret so he can protect the gold for his household, Baxter describes to his family and the town that the hotel is viable since of a natural hot spring in the basement, and they will turn the location into a thriving ski resort. This revelation spirals into the town's most significant skiing event featuring an amazing race down the mountain.

Dispute & Resolution
The hotel is also sought after by banker Martin Ridgeway (Keenan Wynn), who initially made things challenging for Johnny. Ridgeway is aware of the gold mine and consistently attempts to obtain the hotel from Baxter and even attempts to undermine the skiing event. However, in a fascinating ending, Baxter, through a crazy snowmobile chase and race down the mountain, exposes Ridgeway's wicked plot.

Conclusion
"Snowball Express" ultimately concludes with the Baxters, lastly settling into their new life and deciding to stay with the hotel. The movie is covered in a high note, signifying the accomplishment of the daily guy over greed, dishonesty, and hardship.

Integrating elements of slapstick comedy and engaging household drama with interesting winter sports sequences, "Snowball Express" is an exciting trip. It's an appealing reflection on household, unforeseen life modifications, and the worth of sincere work and optimism, making it appreciable by various generations.

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