Across the Great Divide

19761976
GG
1h 40m

In this family classic, two orphans cross the Rocky Mountains on a quest to claim their inheritance, a 400-acre Oregon ranch. On their journey, the pair forms an uncertain alliance with a dr... Read allIn this family classic, two orphans cross the Rocky Mountains on a quest to claim their inheritance, a 400-acre Oregon ranch. On their journey, the pair forms an uncertain alliance with a drifter and together they go on the adventure of a lifetime.In this family classic, two orphans cross the Rocky Mountains on a quest to claim their inheritance, a 400-acre Oregon ranch. On their journey, the pair forms an uncertain alliance with a drifter and together they go on the adventure of a lifetime.

6.5/10

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The Adventures of the Wilderness Family (1975)

Robert Logan and Heather Rattray in Across the Great Divide (1976)

Mark Edward Hall and Heather Rattray in Across the Great Divide (1976)

Heather Rattray in Across the Great Divide (1976)

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Mark Edward Hall, Robert Logan, and Heather Rattray in Across the Great Divide (1976)

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Taglines
- From the producers who brought you "The Adventures of the Wilderness Family"
Genres
Certificate
- G
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Film debut of Heather Rattray.

Goofs
When Coop and the children are canoeing away from the Indian camp and waving goodbye, the dog is shown in the canoe with them, but a moment later the dog is shown with an Indian boy sitting on the bank of the river waving goodbye.

Quotes
Jason Smith: How come you can speak Indian?
Zachariah Coop: Well, my mother was the daughter of a Cherokee chief.
Jason Smith: Really?
Zachariah Coop: Yeah.
Jason Smith: What was she like?
Zachariah Coop: I don't really remember because she died two years before I was born.

Top review

7/10

Beautiful scenery and animals

This is a good film for family or an easy watch. The plot is not very compelling and the acting is remote. However, this was filmed in Utah and Canada, and the critters are very present, often at odds to the desires of the main party. The wolf scene is quite dramatic. Obviously the film makers were equipped to shoot outdoors as the colors and details are quite good for the time period. About 3/4 of the way through the movie, the party passes a lake. I am guessing it is the famous Peyto Lake in Canada's Banff NP, a truly spectacular place. If you like a wholesome movie, with lots of critters and big wild lands this movie is worth a view. Nice dog, too!

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