Rating: NR
Genre: Children's/Family
Release Date: 07/22/2003
Dubbed: English
Sound: DS
Run Time: 91 Minutes
Flags: Child Classic
Distributor/Studio: Republic Pictures

One of themost acclaimed films to emerge from Republic studios, The Red Pony is an adaptation of the John Steinbeck story of the same name. Top billing goes to Myrna Loy and Robert Mitchum, but the film's true star is young Peter Miles as Tom. A lonely farm boy, Tom seeks refuge from his troublesome home life and his eternally squabbling parents (Loy and Shepperd Strudwick) through his devotion to a newborn colt. The red pony is the issue of a prize mare owned by ranchhand Billy Buck (Mitchum), whom Tom idolizes. The film's coming-of-age theme cluminates in a poignant denouement. Louis Calhern plays Tom's lovably prevaricating grandfather, while 10-year-old Beau Bridges essays one of his first featured roles. Aaron Copland's score and the rich Technicolor photography of Tony Gaudio contribute to the film's overall mood. The Red Pony was remade for television in 1973.

~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Myrna Loy - Alice Tiflin
Robert Mitchum - Billy Buck
Louis Calhern - Grandpa
Shepperd Strudwick - Fred Tiflin
Gerald Perreau-Saissine - Tom Tiflin
Margaret Hamilton - Teacher
Patty King - Jinx Ingals
Jackie Jackson - Jackie
Beau Bridges - Beau
Nino Tempo - Nino

Production:
Lewis Milestone - Director
Lewis Milestone - Producer
Aaron Copland - Composer
Norman Colbert Harry Keller - Editor
John Steinbeck - Screen Writer
John Steinbeck - Book Author
Tony Gaudio - Cinematographer
Howard Lydecker - Special Effects
Theodore Lydecker - Special Effects
Victor Greene - Art Director

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