The Red Pony (1949)

Name: The Red Pony
Genre: Action, Drama, Western
Released: 1949
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick, Peter Miles

1h 31m United States of America

Action Drama Western

Plot

Peter Miles shines as Tom Tiflin, a young boy navigating family turmoil in Salinas Valley, based on John Steinbeck's poignant tale. Caught between his city-loving father, Fred, and his country-spirited mother, Alice, Tom longs for connection and understanding. He finds solace in the company of cowboy Billy Buck, who offers the paternal affection he craves. As the story unfolds, themes of friendship, loss, and the bond between humans and animals emerge, painting a vivid portrait of childhood against the backdrop of rural life.

Cast

Myrna Loy Robert Mitchum Louis Calhern Shepperd Strudwick Peter Miles Margaret Hamilton Melinda Byron Beau Bridges Jackie Jackson Don Reynolds Nino Tempo Tom Sheridan William 'Wee Willie' Davis George Tyne Poodles Hanneford