
Overview
This fine family film set in 1930's Oklahoma tells the story of a young boy's devotion to two hunting dogs. His loving relationship to the animals teaches him the qualities of maturity and responsibility.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
James Whitmore
Beverly Garland
Details
- Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand)
- Run Time: 108
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 095163881214
- Genre: DRAMA
- Rating: G
- Release Date: January 2020

Movie Reviews
Synopsis:
A coming-of-age tale set during the Great Depression.
Billy lives with his mother, father, two sisters and grandparents on a meager farm in Oklahoma. He saves up some money and purchases a pair of raccoon-hungry hounds. When one dog dies in a skirmish with a wild animal, the other withers away in mourning.
Billy's family, though, sees the deaths as a sign from God to sell their homestead and open a new chapter in their lives. Before they leave, they plant a red fern on the canines' burial ground to honor their memories.
According to Indian mythology, this will forever solidify their love for their lost friends.
Notes:
Songs performed by The Osmonds.
Additional cast: Jill Clark (Alice) and Jeanna Wilson (Sara).
A Doty-Dayton release.
Color by DeLuxe.
Copyright 1974 Doty-Dayton Productions.