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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