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John Steinbeck wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of his own story. Peter Miles stars as a lonely farm boy who takes refuge from his squabbling parents in the company of his beloved foal, the eponymous red pony. The pony is owned by ranch hand Robert Mitchum, who teaches Miles how to tame it and care for it, providing an escape for the boy and a lesson to his parents

Keywords:

Drama, Based-on-Novel, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Censored

Additional Information:

(1949) (USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Myrna Loy	.... Alice Tiflin
Robert Mitchum	.... Billy Buck
Louis Calhern	.... Grandfather
Shepperd Strudwick	.... Mr. Fred Tiflin
Peter Miles	.... Tom 'Mr. Big Britches' Tiflin
Margaret Hamilton	.... Teacher

Supporting Cast:

Patty King	.... Jinx Ingals
Jackie Jackson	.... Jackie
Beau Bridges	.... Beau
Don Kay Reynolds	.... Little Brown Jug
Nino Tempo	.... Nino
Tommy Sheridan	.... Dale

Directors:

Lewis Milestone

Writers:

John Steinbeck