The Strawberry Roan
“A great horse story! A great heart story!”
Synopsis
Young Joe is paralyzed as he is bucked by a wild horse, a strawberry roan. Angered, his father, Walt, tries to shoot the horse but is stopped by his foreman, Gene Autry. The roan escapes and Autry, told to leave the ranch by Walt, finds and trains the horse, now named Champ, in hopes that by returning it to Joe it will provide him with the will to overcome his disability.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight Cummins, Dorothy Yost
- Original Title
- The Strawberry Roan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Dwight Cummins, Dorothy Yost
Department Leadership Roster
John English
Director
Dwight Cummins
Screenplay
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strawberry Roan
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What is The Strawberry Roan about?
Young Joe is paralyzed as he is bucked by a wild horse, a strawberry roan. Angered, his father, Walt, tries to shoot the horse but is stopped by his foreman, Gene Autry. The roan escapes and Autry, told to leave the ranch by Walt, finds and trains the horse, now named Champ, in hopes that by returning it to Joe it will provide him with the will to overcome his disability.
Who directed The Strawberry Roan?
The Strawberry Roan was directed by John English.
Who stars in The Strawberry Roan?
The principal cast of The Strawberry Roan includes Gene Autry, Champion, Gloria Henry, Jack Holt, Pat Buttram.
When was The Strawberry Roan released and how long is it?
The Strawberry Roan was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strawberry Roan?
The Strawberry Roan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).