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The journey that made the impossible come true. - The Journey of Natty Gann
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Title: The Journey of Natty Gann

Release Date: 27 Sep 1985

Runtime: 1h 41m

Genre: Adventure, Family, Drama

Director: Walt Disney Pictures, Lobell/Bergman Productions, Silver Screen Partners II

Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Lobell/Bergman Productions, Silver Screen Partners II

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 6.9 (149 votes)

Cast

  • Natty Gann: Meredith Salenger
  • Harry: John Cusack
  • Sol Gann: Ray Wise
  • Connie: Lainie Kazan
  • Sherman: Scatman Crothers
  • Parker: Barry Miller
  • Farm Woman: Verna Bloom
  • Charlie Linfield: Bruce M. Fischer
  • Logging Boss: John Finnegan
  • Employment Agent: Jack Rader
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