Released Date:
2003-05-03
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
86 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
6.5 (762 Reviews)
Genres:
DramaWilson Rawls (novel)
Douglas C. Stewart (screenplay)
Eleanor Lamb (screenplay)
Lyman Dayton (screenplay)
Sam Pillsbury (screenplay)
Where the Red Fern Grows is the heartwarming and adventurous tale for all ages about a young boy and his quest for his own red-bone hound hunting dogs. Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann." The movie follows the inseparable trio as they romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to tree the elusive "Ghost" raccoon. Their efforts prove victorious as they win the coveted gold cup in the annual coon-hunt contest, capture wily ghost coons and bravely fight a mountain lion. Through these adventures Billy realizes the meaning of true friendship, loyalty, integrity and heroics, in this timeless and poignant coming of age story.
Released Date:
2002-05-09
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
88 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
6.6 (1625 Reviews)
Director:
Neil BurgerGenres:
DramaOut of work TV cameraman Ron Kobelski is approached by his formerly reclusive neighbor Walter Ohlinger. Ohlinger claims that he was the mysterious "second gunman" that shot and killed President Kennedy. Ohlinger has kept quiet all these years, but has decided to tell his story now that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Kobelski is skeptical of his neighbor's story, after his investigations provide ambiguous answers. His attitude changes, however, after he receives threatening messages on his answering machine, and spots shadowy figures in his backyard. Is Ohlinger telling the truth? Or is there a bigger conspiracy at work?
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