My Friend Flicka (1943)
A story from the heart of America...to thrill America's heart!
Ken McLaughlin is a precocious 10-year-old who lives with his family on a remote Wyoming ranch. When Ken returns home from school with failing grades, his father, Rob, blames the boy's lack of personal responsibility. At the suggestion of his wife, Nell, Rob allows Ken to choose a single colt from the herd to raise as his own. Much to his father's dismay, Ken chooses a fiery mustang filly -- but the two soon become fast friends.
Director: Harold D. Schuster
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Western
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: May 26, 1943
Cast
- Roddy McDowall - Ken McLaughlin
- Preston Foster - Rob McLaughlin
- Rita Johnson - Nell McLaughlin
- James Bell - Gus
- Patti Hale - Hildy
- Jeff Corey - Tim Murphy
- Arthur Loft - Charley Sargent
Screenplay
- Lillie Hayward (Screenplay)
- Mary O'Hara (Novel)
- Francis Edward Faragoh (Adaptation)
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Animal Stories
Keywords
horse, ranch, colt, horse ranch
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Friend Flicka about?
- Ken McLaughlin is a precocious 10-year-old who lives with his family on a remote Wyoming ranch. When Ken returns home from school with failing grades, his father, Rob, blames the boy's lack of personal responsibility. At the suggestion of his wife, Nell, Rob allows Ken to choose a single colt from the herd to raise as his own. Much to his father's dismay, Ken chooses a fiery mustang filly -- but the two soon become fast friends.
- Who directed My Friend Flicka?
- My Friend Flicka was directed by Harold D. Schuster.
- Who stars in My Friend Flicka?
- My Friend Flicka stars Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson, James Bell, Patti Hale, Jeff Corey.
- How long is My Friend Flicka?
- My Friend Flicka has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is My Friend Flicka?
- My Friend Flicka is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Western film.
- Where was My Friend Flicka produced?
- My Friend Flicka was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Friend Flicka?
- The themes of My Friend Flicka include: Animal Stories.