The Pony
Synopsis
This short film tells the heart-warming Christmas story of two Saskatchewan farm children and a pony named Pancho. There’s no real place for a horse on a fully mechanized wheat farm, but with will and heart they prove that one can be found.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Lawrence Cherry
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Cherry
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- The Pony
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Cherry
Lawrence Cherry
Eldon Rathburn
Fergus McDonell
Nicholas Balla
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Cherry
Writer
Nicholas Balla
Producer
Lawrence Cherry
Director
Fergus McDonell
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pony
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What is The Pony about?
This short film tells the heart-warming Christmas story of two Saskatchewan farm children and a pony named Pancho. There’s no real place for a horse on a fully mechanized wheat farm, but with will and heart they prove that one can be found.
Who directed The Pony?
The Pony was directed by Lawrence Cherry.
Who stars in The Pony?
The principal cast of The Pony includes Georgia Gibbs, William Cornish, Helen Bothwell, Helen Bothwell, Mary McNeill.
When was The Pony released and how long is it?
The Pony was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pony was composed by Eldon Rathburn.