The Strawberry Roan (1948)

A great horse story! A great heart story!

The Strawberry Roan (1948) poster

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.

Director: John English
Genre: Western
Runtime: 79 min
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Production: Columbia Pictures, Gene Autry Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

horse, wild horse, singing cowboy

More Films by Director: John English
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Strawberry Roan about?
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.
Who directed The Strawberry Roan?
The Strawberry Roan was directed by John English.
Who stars in The Strawberry Roan?
The Strawberry Roan stars Gene Autry, Champion, Gloria Henry, Jack Holt, Pat Buttram, Dickie Jones.
How long is The Strawberry Roan?
The Strawberry Roan has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Strawberry Roan?
The Strawberry Roan is a Western film.
Where was The Strawberry Roan produced?
The Strawberry Roan was produced in United States of America.