Brighty of the Grand Canyon(1966)
The adventures and misadventures of a shaggy little burro and a boy.
Brighty of the Grand Canyon Synopsis
At the turn of the century in the Southwest, Brighty the wild burro accompanies his friend, a prospector named Old Timer, on a hunt for gold. A claim jumper robs the pair of their strike, killing Old Timer in the process. Brighty then sets out on a quest -- befriending a mountain lion hunter along the way -- to bring Old Timer's murderer to justice in this drama based on the best-seller by Marguerite Henry.
Brighty of the Grand Canyon (1966) is a western film directed by Norman Foster, released on November 24, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Joseph Cotten, Pat Conway, Dick Foran and Dandy Curran. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Foster
- Writers:
- Marguerite Henry, Norman Foster
- Producers:
- Stephen F. Booth
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Salzis
- Status:
- Released
Brighty of the Grand Canyon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Cotten
as Jim
Pat Conway
as Jake
Dick Foran
as The Prospector
Dandy Curran
as Homer
Karl Swenson
as Theodore Roosevelt
- Jiggs the Donkey
Jiggs the Donkey
as Brighty
Key crew
Directed by Norman Foster, written by Marguerite Henry and Norman Foster, produced by Stephen F. Booth.
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brighty of the Grand Canyon online?
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon (1966) is available to stream on FilmBox+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Brighty of the Grand Canyon?
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The main cast of Brighty of the Grand Canyon (1966) includes Joseph Cotten, Pat Conway, Dick Foran, Dandy Curran and Karl Swenson. The film was directed by Norman Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brighty of the Grand Canyon released?
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon was released on November 24, 1966 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Brighty of the Grand Canyon worth watching?
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon (1966) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.