Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)

Synopsis: A coming-of-age tale set during the Great Depression. Billy lives with his mother, father, two sisters and grandparents on a meager farm in Oklahoma. He saves up some money and purchases a... A coming-of-age tale set during the Great Depression. Billy lives with his mother, father, two sisters and grandparents on a meager farm in Oklahoma. He saves up some money and purchases a pair of raccoon-hungry hounds. When one dog dies in a skirmish with a wild animal, the other withers away in mourning. Billy's family, though, sees the deaths as a sign from God to sell their homestead and open a new chapter in their lives. Before they leave, they plant a red fern on the canines' burial ground to honor their memories. According to Indian mythology, this will forever solidify their love for their lost friends. [More]

Starring: James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, Lonny Chapman

Starring: James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, Lonny Chapman, Stewart Peterson, Bill Thurman, Jill Clark, Jeanna Wilson

Director: Norman Tokar

Director: Norman Tokar
Producer: Lyman D. Dayton
Composer: Lex de Azevedo

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