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John Steinbeck adapted three of his own classic short stories to create a powerful family portrait. Young Tom is unable to find the love and guidance he needs from his parents. For friendship and support, Tom turns to the easy-going hired hand, Billy Buck. In an attempt to become closer to his son,...

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Corporate Authors: Republic Pictures Corporation, Melange Pictures (Firm), Paramount Pictures Corporation
Other Authors: Milestone, Lewis, 1895-1980 (Film producer, Film director), Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968 (Screenwriter), Loy, Myrna, 1905-1993 (Actor), Mitchum, Robert (Actor), Calhern, Louis, 1895-1956 (Actor), Strudwick, Shepperd, 1907-1983 (Actor), Miles, Peter, 1938-2002 (Actor), Hamilton, Margaret, 1902-1985 (Actor), King, Patty (Actor), Jackson, Jackie (Actor) (Actor), Bridges, Beau (Actor), Reynolds, Don, 1937-2019 (Actor), Tempo, Nino (Actor), Sheridan, Tommy (Actor) (Actor), Gaudio, Tony, 1885-1951 (director of photography.), Keller, Harry, 1913-1987 (Editor of moving image work), Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 (composer (expression))
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Published: [Saint Charles, IL] : Olive Films, [2013]
Subjects:
Boys > Family relationships > California > Drama.
Ponies > California > Drama.
Ranch life > California > Drama.
Salinas River Valley (Calif.) > Drama.
Western films.
Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings.
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Summary:John Steinbeck adapted three of his own classic short stories to create a powerful family portrait. Young Tom is unable to find the love and guidance he needs from his parents. For friendship and support, Tom turns to the easy-going hired hand, Billy Buck. In an attempt to become closer to his son, Tom's father gives him a red pony to raise. As the horse becomes the focus of Tom's life, it ultimately drives the family further apart as Tom turns to Billy for help in rearing his beloved pet.
Item Description:Based on the novella by John Steinbeck.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, NTSC, fullscreen (1.37:1) presentation.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Tony Gaudio ; film editor, Harry Keller ; music, Aaron Copland.
Access:For private home use only.

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