The Light in the Forest(1958)
He was torn between his parents ... and the tribe that raised him.
The Light in the Forest Synopsis
A young white man who spent his whole life raised by a Native American tribe is sent to live with his true family and must learn to fit in with the people he was taught to hate.
The Light in the Forest (1958) is a adventure, drama, romance and western film directed by Herschel Daugherty, released on July 8, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Fess Parker, Wendell Corey, Joanne Dru and James MacArthur. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Herschel Daugherty
- Writers:
- Lawrence Edward Watkin, Conrad Richter
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Cinematographer:
- Ellsworth Fredericks
- Composer:
- Paul J. Smith
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Light in the Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fess Parker
as Del Hardy
Wendell Corey
as Wilse Owens
Joanne Dru
as Milly Elder
James MacArthur
as Johnny Butler / True Son
Jessica Tandy
as Myra Butler
John McIntire
as John Elder
Joseph Calleia
as Chief Cuyloga
Carol Lynley
as Shenandoe
Rafael Campos
as Half Arrow
Frank Ferguson
as Harry Butler
Dean Fredericks
as Niskitoon
Marian Seldes
as Kate Owens
Key crew
Directed by Herschel Daugherty, written by Lawrence Edward Watkin and Conrad Richter, produced by Walt Disney.
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The Light in the Forest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Light in the Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Light in the Forest?
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The main cast of The Light in the Forest (1958) includes Fess Parker, Wendell Corey, Joanne Dru, James MacArthur and Jessica Tandy. The film was directed by Herschel Daugherty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Light in the Forest released?
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The Light in the Forest was released on July 8, 1958 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Light in the Forest worth watching?
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The Light in the Forest (1958) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.