The red pony / Melange Pictures ; produced and directed by Lewis Milestone ; screenplay by John Steinbeck.

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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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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors: Melange Pictures (Firm)
Olive Films
Other Authors: Mitchum, Robert
Loy, Myrna, 1905-1993
Bridges, Beau
Milestone, Lewis, 1895-1980
Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Olive Films, [2013], ©2013.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Families > Drama.
Ponies > Drama.
Feature films.
Drama.
Families.
Ponies.
Genre:
Drama.
Feature films.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
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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.
Note:Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.
Videorecording.
Call Number:CY2 D0150271 Blu-ray Video
Audience:
Rating: Not rated.
Credits:Director of photography, Tony Gaudio ; art director, Victor Greene ; film editor, Harry Keller ; music, Aaron Copland.
System Details:Blu-ray Disc, full screen (1.37:1) presentation; requires Blu-ray player.
Blu-ray disc: Not compatible with standard DVD players; requires Blu-ray disc player.
Cast:
Robert Mitchum, Myrna Loy, Beau Bridges, Margaret Hamilton, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick, Peter Miles.