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My Friend Flicka :: 0781758130
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| This gorgeous 1943 family film stars Roddy McDowell as a Colorado rancher's son who takes a shine to a colt named Flicka and chooses to train her. The boy's father (Preston Foster) isn't happy about the idea: the horse is an offspring of a stormy mare who may not be right in the head. For a while, Flicka seems determined to prove the rancher's point, fiercely resisting young McDowell's efforts at domestication. But persistence and love win the day, and Flicka grows up to be a magnificent animal and friend. The film was shot by director Harold Schuster and cinematographer Dewey Wrigley as if for the ages, marrying such perfect elements as a Technicolor sweep of the beautiful Rocky Mountains setting with a wonderful story, plus McDowell's charismatic earnestness. Based on the Mary O'Hara novel, this film was popular enough in its time to inspire a couple of sequels, though the original best stands up as a perennially worthy adventure tale for kids ages 5 and up. --Tom Keogh Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Roddy McDowall is an Icon in my book. Well made, well written. Great, classic coming of age/learning responsibility story. Excellent for the family.
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Author: Guest
I will be looking again for more horse movies any good ideas you can e-mail me. Thanks
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Author: Guest
Based on the novel by Mary O'Hara, My friend Flicka is set against the backdrop of a modern-day ranch in Wyoming. It tells the story of Katie (Alison Lohman), a teenager who dreams of running her family's ranch, much to the dismay of her father (Tim McGraw); his hopes are pinned on her older brother.
The original was great, so it will be wonderful to see what they can do with it. Not to mention Tim McGraw will be in it!!
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Author: Guest
Ken McLaughlin (Roddy McDowell) is a dreamy, soft-hearted rancher's son who just can't seem to please his gruff, practical-minded father (Preston Foster), no matter what he does. Ken's dilemma deepens when he rescues a sickly, semi-feral filly, Flicka (played as an adult by an American Saddlebred named Country Encino). Flicka is the offspring of a wild stallion called The Albino (played by Chuck) and certifiably insane mare, and Ken's father is afraid that the filly will follow in her parent's hoof-prints. But Ken is determined to nurse Flicka back to health, to train her - and, most importantly to Ken - to win her affection. High drama, but in a compelling setting.
Staci Layne Wilson
Author of Staci's Guide to Animal Movies
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Author: Guest
This is is my favorite movie of all time. I have been watching this movie since i was two and i am now 12. it show what hard work and love can do for you and something very important to you.
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