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My Friend Flicka
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My Friend Flicka

1943-05-26 · 89 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Adventure · Drama · Family · Western

Ken McLaughlin is a precocious 10-year-old who lives with his family on a remote Wyoming ranch. When Ken returns home from school with failing grades, his father, Rob, blames the boy's lack of personal responsibility. At the suggestion of his wife, Nell, Rob allows Ken to choose a single colt from the herd to raise as his own. Much to his father's dismay, Ken chooses a fiery mustang filly -- but the two soon become fast friends.

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Directors
Harold D. Schuster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowallKen McLaughlin
Preston FosterPreston FosterRob McLaughlin
Rita JohnsonRita JohnsonNell McLaughlin
James BellJames BellGus
Patti HalePatti HaleHildy
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyTim Murphy
Arthur LoftArthur LoftCharley Sargent
Erville AldersonErville AldersonDr. Scott (uncredited)

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