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Where The Red Fern Grows

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Disney presents Wilson Rawls' unforgettable classic story about a boy and his dogs, which has been loved for generations.

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DVD BONUS FEATURES:

  • The Roots Of A Classic -- Explore the story's journey from book to film through interviews with the author's wife and filmmakers.
  • Lights, Camera, Animals -- Learn how the film's animal stars were "discovered" and trained for their roles.

DVD TECHNICAL SPECS:

Video

  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.33:1, 1.85:1
  • Description Modifier:
    DVD
  • Color:
    Color

Audio

  • Sound:
    Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

Technical

  • Regional Encoding:
    Region 1


Plot Summary

Disney presents Wilson Rawls' unforgettable classic story about a boy and his dogs, which has been loved for generations. Now all the adventure and simple wisdom of the cherished novel come alive in the all-new movie WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS. What 10-year-old Billy Coleman (Joseph Ashton) wants most in the world is a hunting dog. After two long years of hard work, he saves up enough money to buy a pair of redbone hound pups, and it's love at first sight! Before long, Billy trains "Old Dan" and "Little Ann" to be the finest hunting team in the valley. As the inseparable trio chase the wily "ghost raccoon" and confront danger together, Billy learns the meaning of loyalty, courage, and perseverance. Featuring songs by Wynonna and Alison Krauss, and starring Ned Beatty, Dabney Coleman, Kris Kristofferson, and recording sensation Dave Matthews in his film debut, WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS is a timeless tale of love and friendship that will entertain and inspire the entire family.

Cast

Joseph Ashton Billy Coleman
Dave Matthews Will Coleman
Renee Faia Jenny Coleman
Mac Davis Bellington
Kris Kristofferson Older Billy Coleman
Ned Beatty The Sheriff
Dabney Coleman Grandpa

Additional Details

Directed By: Lyman Dayton; Sam Pillsbury
Original Release Date:10/14/97
Written By: Based Upon The Novel By Wilson Rawls; Screenplay By Doug C. Stewart And Eleanor Lamb And Lyman Dayton And Sam Pillsbury
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Approximate Run Time: 86 minutes
MPAA: PG. For thematic elements. Bonus material not rated or closed captioned.

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