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Roger Kern
David Beaton
Linda Purl
Molly Beaton
Robert Hays
Dan Grey
Shelly Juttner
Nettie Peters
Robert Donner
Mr. Peters
Frank Marth
Mr. Svenson
Brendan Dillon
Doyle
Charles Tyner
Mr. Beaton
Jonathan Kidd
Dr. Thorne
Arnold Soboloff
Clerk in Land Office
Britt Leach
Mr. Loftus
Dennis Fimple
Man in Land Office
Bernice Smith
Mrs. Svenson
Janis Jamison
Eliza
Jeff Cotler
Charlie Peters
Lucky Hayes
Second Woman
Earl W. Smith
Man in Boxcar
Michelle Stacy
Flora Peters
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael O'Herlihy
- Screenplay & Story
- Rose Wilder Lane, Blanche Hanalis
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Young Pioneers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael O'Herlihy
Rose Wilder Lane, Blanche Hanalis
Laurence Rosenthal
Robert L. Morrison
Allan LaMastra
Ed Friendly
Department Leadership Roster
Michael O'Herlihy
Director
Robert L. Morrison
Director of Photography
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Allan LaMastra
Editor
Jan Scott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Pioneers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Pioneers about?
Pilot for TV series of the same name released in 1978. The film told the tale of Molly and David Beaton, two teenage newlyweds, homesteading in the Dakota Territory in the 1870s.
Who directed Young Pioneers?
Young Pioneers was directed by Michael O'Herlihy.
Who stars in Young Pioneers?
The principal cast of Young Pioneers includes Roger Kern, Linda Purl, Robert Hays, Shelly Juttner, Robert Donner.
When was Young Pioneers released and how long is it?
Young Pioneers was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Pioneers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Pioneers was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is Young Pioneers based on a book or true story?
Young Pioneers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rose Wilder Lane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Pioneers?
Young Pioneers holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).