The Red Pony
“John Steinbeck's great American story !”
Synopsis
Peter Miles stars as Tom Tiflin, the little boy at the heart of this John Steinbeck story set in Salinas Valley. With his incompatible parents -- the city-loving Fred and country-happy Alice -- constantly bickering, Tom looks to cowboy Billy Buck for companionship and paternal love.
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Red Pony Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-25
Top Cast
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Myrna Loy
Alice Tiflin
Robert Mitchum
Billy Buck
Louis Calhern
Grandfather
Shepperd Strudwick
Mr. Fred Tiflin
Peter Miles
Tom
Margaret Hamilton
Teacher
Melinda Byron
Jinx Ingals
Beau Bridges
Beau
Jackie Jackson
Jackie
Don Reynolds
Little Brown Jug
Nino Tempo
Nino
Tom Sheridan
Dale
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
Truck driver
George Tyne
Charlie
Poodles Hanneford
Clown
Gracie Hanneford
Circus performer
Eddie Borden
Circus performer
Max Wagner
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- John Steinbeck
- Original Score
- Aaron Copland
- Original Title
- The Red Pony
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
John Steinbeck
Aaron Copland
Tony Gaudio
Harry Keller
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Milestone
Director
John Steinbeck
Writer
Aaron Copland
Original Music Composer
Nicolai Remisoff
Production Design
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Harry Keller
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Pony
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What is The Red Pony about?
Peter Miles stars as Tom Tiflin, the little boy at the heart of this John Steinbeck story set in Salinas Valley. With his incompatible parents -- the city-loving Fred and country-happy Alice -- constantly bickering, Tom looks to cowboy Billy Buck for companionship and paternal love.
Who directed The Red Pony?
The Red Pony was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The Red Pony?
The principal cast of The Red Pony includes Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick, Peter Miles.
When was The Red Pony released and how long is it?
The Red Pony was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Pony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Pony was composed by Aaron Copland.