The Red Pony


2h 1973

Brief Synopsis

Peabody Award-winning color remake of the 1949 movie from the Steinbeck novella -- here without the Billy Buck character -- telling of a turn-of-the-century California farm family and the attachment of their sensitive young son to his horse after being unable to establish an understanding with his g

Film Details

Also Known As
Red Pony
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1973
Production Company
NBC Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Peabody Award-winning color remake of the 1949 movie from the Steinbeck novella -- here without the Billy Buck character -- telling of a turn-of-the-century California farm family and the attachment of their sensitive young son to his horse after being unable to establish an understanding with his gruff father. Emmy Award-nominated as Outstanding Special, with nominations also going to Henry Fonda as well as writers, photographer, music composer, art directors, set decorator, makeup artist and sound editor.

Film Details

Also Known As
Red Pony
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1973
Production Company
NBC Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States March 18, 1973