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The Red Pony
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The Red Pony

1973-03-18 · 101 min · ★ 10.0

TV Movie · Drama

A young farmboy who can't seem to communicate with his father develops an attachment to a young red pony.

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Directors
Robert Totten
Production companies
Omnibus Productions, Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Henry FondaHenry FondaCarl Tiflin
Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'HaraRuth Tiflin
Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonJess Taylor
Jack ElamJack ElamGranddad
Clint HowardClint HowardJody Tiflin
Julian RiveroGitano
Roy JensonRoy JensonToby
Lieux DresslerLieux DresslerDearie
Richard JaeckelRichard JaeckelJames Creighton
Woody ChamblissWoody ChamblissOrville Frye
Link WylerSonny Frye
Warren DouglasWarren DouglasBarton
Rance HowardRance HowardSheriff Bill Smith
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungMr. Sing / Carni man / Mr. Green
Sally Carter-IhnatMiss Willis
Yvonne WoodSarah Taylor
Jerry FuentesTony
Kurt SledJack
David MarkhamRudi
Clay RadovitchTeddy

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