Where the Red Fern Grows(2003)
Overview
Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."
Director
Lyman Dayton
Studio
Yari Film Group
Cast
Joseph Ashton
as Billy Coleman
Dave Matthews
as Will Coleman
Renee Faia
as Jenny Coleman
Mac Davis
as Bellington
Kris Kristofferson
as Older Billy Coleman
Ned Beatty
as Sheriff Abe McConnell
Dabney Coleman
as Grandpa
Gary Anson
as Bully Wendell
Orvel Baldridge
as Mr. Pritchard
Andrew Dickison
as Rainie Pritchard
Stuart Dickison
as Rubin Pritchard
Lindsey Labadie
as Delores
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Yari Film Group • Persik Productions • Doty-Dayton Production
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Where can I watch Where the Red Fern Grows?▼
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What is Where the Red Fern Grows about?▼
Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."
Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?▼
Where the Red Fern Grows was directed by Lyman Dayton and released in 2003. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Where the Red Fern Grows?▼
Where the Red Fern Grows has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Where the Red Fern Grows?▼
The cast of Where the Red Fern Grows includes Joseph Ashton as Billy Coleman, Dave Matthews as Will Coleman, Renee Faia as Jenny Coleman, Mac Davis as Bellington, Kris Kristofferson as Older Billy Coleman and more.
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