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The Red Pony (1949)

Movie ★ 6.0 91 min

Action Drama Western

Peter Miles stars as Tom Tiflin, the little boy at the heart of this John Steinbeck story set in Salinas Valley. With his incompatible parents -- the city-loving Fred and country-happy Alice -- constantly bickering, Tom looks to cowboy Billy Buck for companionship and paternal love.

Lewis Milestone Director John Steinbeck Writer

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Released
March 8, 1949
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0041792
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Cast

Myrna Loy Myrna Loy Alice Tiflin Robert Mitchum Robert Mitchum Billy Buck Louis Calhern Louis Calhern Grandfather Shepperd Strudwick Shepperd Strudwick Mr. Fred Tiflin Peter Miles Peter Miles Tom Margaret Hamilton Margaret Hamilton Teacher Melinda Byron Melinda Byron Jinx Ingals Beau Bridges Beau Bridges Beau Jackie Jackson Jackie Don Reynolds Don Reynolds Little Brown Jug Nino Tempo Nino Tom Sheridan Dale William 'Wee Willie' Davis William 'Wee Willie' Davis Truck driver George Tyne George Tyne Charlie Poodles Hanneford Poodles Hanneford Clown Gracie Hanneford Circus performer Eddie Borden Eddie Borden Circus performer Max Wagner Max Wagner Bartender

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Red Pony about?
Peter Miles stars as Tom Tiflin, the little boy at the heart of this John Steinbeck story set in Salinas Valley. With his incompatible parents -- the city-loving Fred and country-happy Alice -- constantly bickering, Tom looks to cowboy Billy Buck for companionship and paternal love.
Who directed The Red Pony?
The Red Pony was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The Red Pony?
The Red Pony stars Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick.
When was The Red Pony released?
The Red Pony is a 1949 action, drama, western film.
Where can I watch The Red Pony?
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