Where the Red Fern Grows

Plot Summary

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.

Top Cast

Stewart Petersen Billy Colman

James Whitmore Grandpa

Beverly Garland Mother

Jack Ging Father

Lonny Chapman Sheriff