My Side of the Mountain
“A boy who dreams of leaving civilization.”
Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley, a devotee of Thoreau, decides to leave the city to spend a sabbatical in the Canadian woods and see if he can make it as a self-sufficient spirit after his parents promise a summer trip that doesn't pan out.
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My Side of the Mountain - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-25
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Ted Eccles
Sam Gribley
Theodore Bikel
Bando
Tudi Wiggins
Miss Turner
Paul Hébert
Hunter
Cosette Lee
Apple Lady
Ralph Endersby
Boy In Soda Fountain
George Allan
Boy In Soda Fountain
Dan McIlravey
Little Boy On Bus
Frank Perry
Mr. Gribley
Peggi Loder
Mrs. Gribley
Tom Harvey
Deer Poacher
Larry Reynolds
Deer Poacher
Patrick Peuvion
Ranger
Gina Dick
Mary Gribley
Karen Pearson
Prudence Gribley
Ed Persons
Man In Street
Maxie Rosenbloom
Flint Seller
Bruno the Bear
Bear
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James B. Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Sherdeman, Jean George, Joanna Crawford, Jane Klove
- Original Score
- Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- My Side of the Mountain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James B. Clark
Ted Sherdeman, Jean George, Joanna Crawford, Jane Klove
Wilfred Josephs
Denys N. Coop
Department Leadership Roster
James B. Clark
Director
Ted Sherdeman
Writer
Joanna Crawford
Writer
Jane Klove
Writer
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Wilfred Josephs
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Side of the Mountain
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What is My Side of the Mountain about?
Thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley, a devotee of Thoreau, decides to leave the city to spend a sabbatical in the Canadian woods and see if he can make it as a self-sufficient spirit after his parents promise a summer trip that doesn't pan out.
Who directed My Side of the Mountain?
My Side of the Mountain was directed by James B. Clark.
Who stars in My Side of the Mountain?
The principal cast of My Side of the Mountain includes Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul Hébert, Cosette Lee.
When was My Side of the Mountain released and how long is it?
My Side of the Mountain was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for My Side of the Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Side of the Mountain was composed by Wilfred Josephs.
Is My Side of the Mountain based on a book or true story?
My Side of the Mountain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean George".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Side of the Mountain?
My Side of the Mountain holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).