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My Side of the Mountain
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My Side of the Mountain

1969-06-25 · 100 min · ★ 6.7

Action · Adventure · Drama · Family

Thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley, a devotee of Thoreau, decides to leave the city to spend a sabbatical in the Canadian woods and see if he can make it as a self-sufficient spirit after his parents promise a summer trip that doesn't pan out.

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Directors
James B. Clark
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ted EcclesTed EcclesSam Gribley
Theodore BikelTheodore BikelBando
Tudi WigginsMiss Turner
Paul HébertPaul HébertHunter
Cosette LeeCosette LeeApple Lady
Ralph EndersbyBoy In Soda Fountain
George AllanBoy In Soda Fountain
Dan McIlraveyLittle Boy On Bus
Frank PerryMr. Gribley
Peggi LoderMrs. Gribley
Tom HarveyDeer Poacher
Larry ReynoldsDeer Poacher
Patrick PeuvionRanger
Gina DickMary Gribley
Karen PearsonPrudence Gribley
Ed PersonsMan In Street
Maxie RosenbloomMaxie RosenbloomFlint Seller
Bruno the BearBear
Jean TawseGirl in soda shop

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