Thunderhead - Son of Flicka (1945)

A young boy tries to train Thunderhead, a beautiful white colt and the son of his beloved Flicka, to be a champion race horse.

Director:

Louis King

Writers:

Mary O'Hara (novel), Dwight Cummins (screenplay),

Stars:

Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Roddy McDowall	...	Ken McLaughlin
Preston Foster	...	Rob McLaughlin
Rita Johnson	...	Nelle McLaughlin
James Bell	...	Gus
Patti Hale	...	Hildy (as Diana Hale)
Carleton Young	...	Maj. Harris
Ralph Sanford	...	Charlie Sargent

Storyline

A young boy tries to train Thunderhead, a beautiful white colt and the son of his beloved Flicka, to be a champion race horse.

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Plot Keywords:

champion | horse | inspiring story | rider horse relationship | racing | 

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Taglines:

The exciting story of youth and adventure!

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Genres:

Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 August 1945 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Fúria Selvagem

Filming Locations:

Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor) (prints)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on February 25, 1946 with Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster and Rita Johnson reprising their film roles.

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Goofs

(At 1:12:30 and 1:12:37) The Albino's ear twitches when he is supposed to be dead.

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Connections

Follows My Friend Flicka (1943)

User Reviews

OUSTANDING!

Oh this is an awesome movie! The most beautiful white stallion you have ever seen! What an wonderful movie! Thunderhead runs the hills and captures your heart. The actors are wonderful too. Oh how i would like to buy this movie on dvd or vhs! PLEASE! Thanks! GOD BLESS! : )