The Strawberry Roan(1948)
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The Strawberry Roan Synopsis
Young Joe is paralyzed as he is bucked by a wild horse, a strawberry roan. Angered, his father, Walt, tries to shoot the horse but is stopped by his foreman, Gene Autry. The roan escapes and Autry, told to leave the ranch by Walt, finds and trains the horse, now named Champ, in hopes that by returning it to Joe it will provide him with the will to overcome his disability.
The Strawberry Roan (1948) is a western film directed by John English, released on August 1, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Gene Autry, Champion, Gloria Henry and Jack Holt. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John English
- Writers:
- Dwight Cummins, Dorothy Yost
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Strawberry Roan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Autry
as Gene Autry
Champion
as Champ, the Strawberry Roan
Gloria Henry
as Connie Bailey
Jack Holt
as Walt Bailey
Pat Buttram
as Hank
Dickie Jones
as Joe Bailey
Rufe Davis
as Chuck
John McGuire
as Bud Williams
Eddy Waller
as Steve
- Redd Harper
Redd Harper
as Andy
Key crew
Directed by John English, written by Dwight Cummins and Dorothy Yost.
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The Strawberry Roan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Strawberry Roan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strawberry Roan online?
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The Strawberry Roan (1948) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Strawberry Roan?
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The main cast of The Strawberry Roan (1948) includes Gene Autry, Champion, Gloria Henry, Jack Holt and Pat Buttram. The film was directed by John English. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strawberry Roan released?
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The Strawberry Roan was released on August 1, 1948 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Strawberry Roan worth watching?
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The Strawberry Roan (1948) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.