Where the Red Fern Grows
“Glory and victory were theirs, but sadness waited too! And close by was the strange and wonderful power that's only found...”
Synopsis
Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas C. Stewart, Eleanor Lamb
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo
- Original Title
- Where the Red Fern Grows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Doty-Dayton Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Douglas C. Stewart, Eleanor Lamb, Wilson Rawls
Lex de Azevedo
Dean Cundey
Bob Bring
George Ellis Doty, Lyman Dayton
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Tokar
Director
Douglas C. Stewart
Screenplay
Bob Bring
Editor
Lyman Dayton
Producer
Eleanor Lamb
Screenplay
Michael Devine
Production Design
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Lex de Azevedo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where the Red Fern Grows
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What is Where the Red Fern Grows about?
Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.
Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in Where the Red Fern Grows?
The principal cast of Where the Red Fern Grows includes Stewart Petersen, James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, Lonny Chapman.
When was Where the Red Fern Grows released and how long is it?
Where the Red Fern Grows was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Where the Red Fern Grows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where the Red Fern Grows was composed by Lex de Azevedo.
Is Where the Red Fern Grows based on a book or true story?
Where the Red Fern Grows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilson Rawls".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).