The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
The journey that made the impossible come true.
America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.
Director: Jeremy Kagan
Genre: Adventure, Family, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 27, 1985
Cast
- Jed - Wolf
- Meredith Salenger - Natty Gann
- John Cusack - Harry
- Ray Wise - Sol Gann
- Lainie Kazan - Connie
- Scatman Crothers - Sherman
- Barry Miller - Parker
- Verna Bloom - Farm Woman
- Bruce M. Fischer - Charlie Linfield
- John Finnegan - Logging Boss
Screenplay
- Jeanne Rosenberg (Screenplay)
Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Dick Bush
Editing: David Holden
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Lobell/Bergman Productions, Silver Screen Partners II
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Keywords
freight train, great depression, attempted rape, hitchhiking, institution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Journey of Natty Gann about?
- America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.
- Who directed The Journey of Natty Gann?
- The Journey of Natty Gann was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
- Who stars in The Journey of Natty Gann?
- The Journey of Natty Gann stars Jed, Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise, Lainie Kazan, Scatman Crothers.
- How long is The Journey of Natty Gann?
- The Journey of Natty Gann has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Journey of Natty Gann?
- The Journey of Natty Gann is a Adventure, Family, Drama film.
- How much did The Journey of Natty Gann gross?
- The Journey of Natty Gann grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was The Journey of Natty Gann produced?
- The Journey of Natty Gann was produced in United States of America.