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The Red Pony

A rancher's life is shattered when a cherished gift, a colt, breaks free, leading to a devastating consequence.

In the rugged Salinas Valley, a young boy named Tom yearns for a pony on his family's ranch, surrounded by his mother, grandfather, and the ranch hand Billy, a true cowboy. As Tom's father Fred, a city-bred man, struggles to adjust to rural life, he must confront his own identity and the bond between his son and Billy. Meanwhile, Tom learns valuable lessons about responsibility and loss as he grows closer to his pony. The story explores the challenges and hardships of life, but also the importance of joy and laughter.

Info about The Red Pony

Studio(s): Republic Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Mar 28, 1949

Production Country: United States

Budget: $2,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Family, Western