The Red Pony(1949)
John Steinbeck's great American story !
The Red Pony Synopsis
Peter Miles stars as Tom Tiflin, the little boy at the heart of this John Steinbeck story set in Salinas Valley. With his incompatible parents -- the city-loving Fred and country-happy Alice -- constantly bickering, Tom looks to cowboy Billy Buck for companionship and paternal love.
The Red Pony (1949) is a drama and family film directed by Lewis Milestone, released on March 8, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern and Shepperd Strudwick. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Milestone
- Writers:
- John Steinbeck
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Aaron Copland
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Red Pony (1949) Trailer
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The Red Pony Cast & Crew
Main cast
Myrna Loy
as Alice Tiflin
Robert Mitchum
as Billy Buck
Louis Calhern
as Grandfather
Shepperd Strudwick
as Mr. Fred Tiflin
Peter Miles
as Tom
Margaret Hamilton
as Teacher
Melinda Byron
as Jinx Ingals
Beau Bridges
as Beau
- Jackie Jackson
Jackie Jackson
as Jackie
Don Reynolds
as Little Brown Jug
- Nino Tempo
Nino Tempo
as Nino
- Tom Sheridan
Tom Sheridan
as Dale
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Milestone, written by John Steinbeck.
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The Red Pony Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Red Pony – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Pony online?
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The Red Pony (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Red Pony?
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The main cast of The Red Pony (1949) includes Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick and Peter Miles. The film was directed by Lewis Milestone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Pony released?
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The Red Pony was released on March 8, 1949 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Red Pony worth watching?
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The Red Pony (1949) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Red Pony?
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Yes. The official The Red Pony trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.