Banjo
“TOGETHER - against the world!”
Synopsis
Family drama about a young farm girl, suddenly orphaned, who must give up her beloved dog when she's sent to live with her aunt in Boston.
Top Cast
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Sharyn Moffett
Patricia "Pat" Warren
Jacqueline White
Elizabeth Ames
Walter Reed
Dr. Robert M. Hartley
Una O'Connor
Harriet
Louise Beavers
Aunt Lindy
Ernest Whitman
Uncle Jasper
Lanny Rees
Ned
Theron Jackson
Exodus
Howard Louis McNeely
Genesis
Banjo
Banjo the Dog
Herbert Evans
Jeffries (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.
Conductor Matthews (uncredited)
Harry Harvey
Mr. Bill (uncredited)
Jean Moorhead
Judy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- Banjo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Lillie Hayward
Alexander Laszlo
Les Millbrook
Lillie Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Alexander Laszlo
Original Music Composer
Lillie Hayward
Producer
Les Millbrook
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banjo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Banjo about?
Family drama about a young farm girl, suddenly orphaned, who must give up her beloved dog when she's sent to live with her aunt in Boston.
Who directed Banjo?
Banjo was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Banjo?
The principal cast of Banjo includes Sharyn Moffett, Jacqueline White, Walter Reed, Una O'Connor, Louise Beavers.
When was Banjo released and how long is it?
Banjo was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Banjo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Banjo was composed by Alexander Laszlo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Banjo?
Banjo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).