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6.6 / 10(13 votes)IMDb19751h 26mUnited States of America

Ride a Wild Pony

Synopsis

Scott, a poor farm boy, is given a wild pony from a wealthy ranch owner's herd to ride to and from school. Scott and his pony soon become an inseparable team, until one day the pony suddenly disappears. Soon after, the ranch owner's handicapped daughter Josie has a wild pony especially trained to pull her cart. But Scott is convinced that Josie's pony is actually his, which leads to a court battle that divides their small Australian town. One child must ultimately lose the pony when true ownership is decided.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 2, 1975

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Don Chaffey
Original Title
Ride a Wild Pony
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Don Chaffey

Director of Photography

Jack Cardiff

Film Editing

Mike Campbell

Department Leadership Roster

Don Chaffey

Don Chaffey

Director

Mike Campbell

Mike Campbell

Editor

Jack Cardiff

Jack Cardiff

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ride a Wild Pony

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What is Ride a Wild Pony about?

Scott, a poor farm boy, is given a wild pony from a wealthy ranch owner's herd to ride to and from school. Scott and his pony soon become an inseparable team, until one day the pony suddenly disappears. Soon after, the ranch owner's handicapped daughter Josie has a wild pony especially trained to pull her cart. But Scott is convinced that Josie's pony is actually his, which leads to a court battle that divides their small Australian town. One child must ultimately lose the pony when true ownership is decided.

Who directed Ride a Wild Pony?

Ride a Wild Pony was directed by Don Chaffey.

Who stars in Ride a Wild Pony?

The principal cast of Ride a Wild Pony includes Michael Craig, John Meillon, Robert Bettles, Graham Rouse, Alfred Bell.

When was Ride a Wild Pony released and how long is it?

Ride a Wild Pony was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.