The Journey of Natty Gann

1985

The Journey of Natty Gann

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Disney's The Journey of Natty Gann stars Meredith Salenger in the title role. During the Depression, Natty's father (Ray Wise) takes a job in a Northwestern lumber camp, leaving his daughter behind in Chicago with the promise that he'll send for her when he's put together enough money. Unwilling to wait that long, Natty runs away from her guardian (Lainie Kazan) and hops a freight bound for her dad's camp. In addition to the human friends she accrues along the way, including vagabond John Cusack and tough-but-nice juvenile delinquent Barry Miller, Natty is protected on her journey by a friendly wolf (actually a dog, but you try training a wolf). Journey of Natty Gann stretches its "PG" rating as far as possible, but it's still safe and sane entertainment for the younger crowd.

Cast

Meredith Salenger
as Natty Gann
John Cusack
as Harry
Ray Wise
as Sol Gann
Scatman Crothers
as Sherman
Lainie Kazan
as Connie
Barry Miller
as Parker
Verna Bloom
as Farm Woman
John Hock
Paula-Marie Moody
Bruce M. Fischer
as Charlie Linfield
Corliss M. Smith Jr.
as Bus Driver
John Finnegan
as Logging Boss
Jack Rader
as Employment Agent
Matthew Faison
as Buzz
Jordan Pratt
as Frankie
Zachary Ansley
as Louie
Campbell Lane
as Chicago Moderator
Max Trumpower
as Chicago Worker
Doug MacLeod
as Chicago Worker
Gary Chalk
as Chicago Worker
Dwight McFee
as Chicago Worker
Peter Anderson
as Unemployed Worker
Hagen Beggs
as Policeman
Michael Ian Black
as Hoboe
Ray Michal
as Hoboe
Clint Rowe
as Bullwhip
Frank C. Turner
as Farmer
Jack Ackroyd
as Grocery Clerk
Walter Marsh
as Interrogator
Kaye Grieve
as Matron
Gabrielle Rose
as Exercise Matron
Marie Klingenberg
as Dormitory Matron
Stephen E. Miller
as Guard
Scott Andersen
as Parker's Gang
Robert Clothier
as Railroad Official
Don S. Davis
as Railroad Brakeman
Alex Diakun
as Station Master
Hannah Cutrona
as Twinky
Sheelah Megill
as Lady at Mill
Jeff Ramsey
as Logging Driver
Gary Hendrickson
as Logger
Wally Beeton
as Logger
Doug Boyd
as Logger
Bryan Couture
as Logger
Al MacIntosh
as Logger
Lorne LaRiviere
as Logger
Harvey M. Miller
as Railroad Deek
Tom Heaton
as Railroad Deek
Jennifer Michas
as Parker's Gang Member
Ian Tracey
as Parker's Gang Member
Scott G. Anderson
as Parker's Gang Member
Gary Riley
as Parker's Gang Member
Grant Heslov
as Parker's Gang Member
Bob Storms
as Logger
Hagan Beggs
as Policeman
Wally Marsh
as Interrogator
Thomas Heaton
as Railroad Deek
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Audience Reviews for The Journey of Natty Gann

  • Dec 16, 2009
    Unforgettably Undeniably Disney
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
  • Dec 12, 2007
    I definitely remember this movie.
    Leo L Super Reviewer
  • Nov 19, 2007
    I remember it was okay, but I was pretty little
    Curtis L Super Reviewer
  • Jun 14, 2007
    I was pretty underwhelmed by this one.
    Morris N Super Reviewer
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