The Young Loner
Synopsis
A young migrant worker is injured in an accident and ends up at a ranch to recover. He runs away, but realizes that his heart is not in traveling and that he needs to settle down, so he returns to a job as shepherd at the ranch.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael O'Herlihy
- Screenplay & Story
- Lowell S. Hawley, Ester Weir
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Young Loner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael O'Herlihy
Lowell S. Hawley, Ester Weir
George Bruns
Department Leadership Roster
Lowell S. Hawley
Writer
Michael O'Herlihy
Director
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Loner
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What is The Young Loner about?
A young migrant worker is injured in an accident and ends up at a ranch to recover. He runs away, but realizes that his heart is not in traveling and that he needs to settle down, so he returns to a job as shepherd at the ranch.
Who directed The Young Loner?
The Young Loner was directed by Michael O'Herlihy.
Who stars in The Young Loner?
The principal cast of The Young Loner includes Kim Hunter, Frank Silvera, Butch Patrick, Edward Andrews, Jane Zachary.
When was The Young Loner released and how long is it?
The Young Loner was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Loner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Loner was composed by George Bruns.
Is The Young Loner based on a book or true story?
The Young Loner is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ester Weir".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young Loner?
The Young Loner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).