The Yearling (TV 1994)

In 1870s Florida, a rural family struggles to survive. A lonely twelve-year-old son, Jody (Wil Horneff), the lone surviving child, against his mother's better judgment eventually persuades ... See full summary »

Director:

Rod Hardy

Writers:

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (novel), Joe Wiesenfeld (teleplay)

Stars:

Peter Strauss, Jean Smart, Wil Horneff

1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Peter Strauss	...	Ezra 'Penny' Baxter
Jean Smart	...	Ora Baxter
Wil Horneff	...	Jody Baxter
Philip Seymour Hoffman	...	Buck
Jarred Blancard	...	Fodder-Wing
Brad Greenquist	...	Lem Forrester
Nancy Moore Atchison	...	Eulalie
Mary Nell Santacroce	...	Ma Forrester
Bart Hansard	...	Millwheel
Richard Hamilton	...	Pa Forrester
Scott Sowers	...	Boyle
Ed Grady	...	Doc Wilson
Susan F. Allen	...	Lyla
Kerry Wallum	...	James

Storyline

In 1870s Florida, a rural family struggles to survive. A lonely twelve-year-old son, Jody (Wil Horneff), the lone surviving child, against his mother's better judgment eventually persuades his parents to allow him a pet fawn, which Jody grows to love deeply. Tragic conflict arises when the fawn begins eating the family's food crops.

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Plot Keywords:

florida | 1870s | rural setting | boy | father son relationship | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az őzgida

Company Credits

Production Co:

RHI Entertainment, Showcase Productions International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jody Baxter: Pa, am I a man now?

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Connections

Version of The Yearling (1946)

User Reviews

Ok, but falls short..

This is the first version of this movie that I have ever seen. Because it was so enjoyable, I decided to check out the original. I must tell you that this is a good movie, but after seeing the original (1946) version, this is a big let down! This version will do (if you have not seen the original), but it omits the essential quality that would make it a classic (like the original) and that is the 1 hour of family life and the expression of a child dreaming.