The Journey of Natty Gann(1985)
“The journey that made the impossible come true.”
Overview
America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Meredith Salenger
as Natty Gann
John Cusack
as Harry
Ray Wise
as Sol Gann
Lainie Kazan
as Connie
Scatman Crothers
as Sherman
Barry Miller
as Parker
Verna Bloom
as Farm Woman
Bruce M. Fischer
as Charlie Linfield
John Finnegan
as Logging Boss
Jack Rader
as Employment Agent
Matthew Faison
as Buzz
Jordan Pratt
as Frankie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.8 / 10
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Lobell/Bergman Productions • Silver Screen Partners II
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What is The Journey of Natty Gann about?▼
America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.
Who directed The Journey of Natty Gann?▼
The Journey of Natty Gann was directed by Jeremy Kagan and released in 1985. It is a adventure, family, drama film.
How long is The Journey of Natty Gann?▼
The Journey of Natty Gann has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Journey of Natty Gann?▼
The cast of The Journey of Natty Gann includes Meredith Salenger as Natty Gann, John Cusack as Harry, Ray Wise as Sol Gann, Lainie Kazan as Connie, Scatman Crothers as Sherman and more.
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