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The Light in the Forest (1958)

Movie ★ 6.7 89 min

Adventure Drama Romance Western

A young white man who spent his whole life raised by a Native American tribe is sent to live with his true family and must learn to fit in with the people he was taught to hate.

Herschel Daugherty Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 8, 1958
Runtime
89 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0051864
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Cast

Fess Parker Fess Parker Del Hardy Wendell Corey Wendell Corey Wilse Owens Joanne Dru Joanne Dru Milly Elder James MacArthur James MacArthur Johnny Butler / True Son Jessica Tandy Jessica Tandy Myra Butler John McIntire John McIntire John Elder Joseph Calleia Joseph Calleia Chief Cuyloga Carol Lynley Carol Lynley Shenandoe Rafael Campos Rafael Campos Half Arrow Frank Ferguson Frank Ferguson Harry Butler Dean Fredericks Dean Fredericks Niskitoon Marian Seldes Marian Seldes Kate Owens Stephen Bekassy Stephen Bekassy Col. Henry Bouquet Sam Buffington Sam Buffington George Owens Iron Eyes Cody Iron Eyes Cody Cuyloga's Counsellor Myrna Fahey Myrna Fahey Hannah Moore

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Light in the Forest about?
A young white man who spent his whole life raised by a Native American tribe is sent to live with his true family and must learn to fit in with the people he was taught to hate.
Who directed The Light in the Forest?
The Light in the Forest was directed by Herschel Daugherty.
Who stars in The Light in the Forest?
The Light in the Forest stars Fess Parker, Wendell Corey, Joanne Dru, James MacArthur.
When was The Light in the Forest released?
The Light in the Forest is a 1958 adventure, drama, romance, western film.
Where can I watch The Light in the Forest?
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