The Education of Little Tree (1997)
A boy of two worlds must learn to be his own man.
Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses his parents and starts to live with his Indian grandma and grandpa and learn the wisdom of the Cherokee way of life.
Director: Richard Friedenberg
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: December 25, 1997
Cast
- James Cromwell - Nonno
- Tantoo Cardinal - Nonna
- Joseph Ashton - Little Tree
- Mika Boorem - Little Girl
- Christopher Heyerdahl - Pine Billy
- Christopher Fennell - Wilburn
- Graham Greene - Willow John
- Leni Parker - Martha
- Rebecca Dewey - Dolly
- Bill Rowat - Henry
Screenplay
- Earl Hamner, Jr. (Teleplay)
- Don Sipes (Teleplay)
- Forrest Carter (Novel)
- Richard Friedenberg (Screenplay)
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Anastas N. Michos
Editing: Wayne Wahrman, Jere Huggins
Production: Allied Filmmakers, Lightmotive
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $323,411
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Education of Little Tree about?
- Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses his parents and starts to live with his Indian grandma and grandpa and learn the wisdom of the Cherokee way of life.
- Who directed The Education of Little Tree?
- The Education of Little Tree was directed by Richard Friedenberg.
- Who stars in The Education of Little Tree?
- The Education of Little Tree stars James Cromwell, Tantoo Cardinal, Joseph Ashton, Mika Boorem, Christopher Heyerdahl, Christopher Fennell.
- How long is The Education of Little Tree?
- The Education of Little Tree has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Education of Little Tree?
- The Education of Little Tree is a Drama, Family film.
- How much did The Education of Little Tree gross?
- The Education of Little Tree grossed $323,411 worldwide.
- Where was The Education of Little Tree produced?
- The Education of Little Tree was produced in United Kingdom.