Brighty of the Grand Canyon
“The adventures and misadventures of a shaggy little burro and a boy.”
Synopsis
At the turn of the century in the Southwest, Brighty the wild burro accompanies his friend, a prospector named Old Timer, on a hunt for gold. A claim jumper robs the pair of their strike, killing Old Timer in the process. Brighty then sets out on a quest -- befriending a mountain lion hunter along the way -- to bring Old Timer's murderer to justice in this drama based on the best-seller by Marguerite Henry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Henry, Norman Foster
- Original Score
- Richard Lavsky, Phyllis Lavsky
- Original Title
- Brighty of the Grand Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Marguerite Henry, Norman Foster
Richard Lavsky, Phyllis Lavsky
Vincent Salzis, Ted Salzis
Joseph Dervin
Stephen F. Booth
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen F. Booth
Producer
Vincent Salzis
Director of Photography
Ted Salzis
Director of Photography
Norman Foster
Director
Norman Foster
Writer
Joseph Dervin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brighty of the Grand Canyon
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What is Brighty of the Grand Canyon about?
At the turn of the century in the Southwest, Brighty the wild burro accompanies his friend, a prospector named Old Timer, on a hunt for gold. A claim jumper robs the pair of their strike, killing Old Timer in the process. Brighty then sets out on a quest -- befriending a mountain lion hunter along the way -- to bring Old Timer's murderer to justice in this drama based on the best-seller by Marguerite Henry.
Who directed Brighty of the Grand Canyon?
Brighty of the Grand Canyon was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Brighty of the Grand Canyon?
The principal cast of Brighty of the Grand Canyon includes Joseph Cotten, Pat Conway, Dick Foran, Dandy Curran, Karl Swenson.
When was Brighty of the Grand Canyon released and how long is it?
Brighty of the Grand Canyon was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Brighty of the Grand Canyon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brighty of the Grand Canyon was composed by Richard Lavsky, Phyllis Lavsky.
Is Brighty of the Grand Canyon based on a book or true story?
Brighty of the Grand Canyon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marguerite Henry".