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Stone Fox

  • TV Movie
  • 19871987
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Stone Fox (1987)
DramaFamilyWestern
Little Willy must win a dog sled race in order to save his grandfather's cattle ranch.Little Willy must win a dog sled race in order to save his grandfather's cattle ranch.Little Willy must win a dog sled race in order to save his grandfather's cattle ranch.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
203
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    • Harvey Hart
    • Walter Halsey Davis
    • John Reynolds Gardiner(book)
  • Stars
    • Buddy Ebsen
    • Joey Cramer
    • Belinda Montgomery
    • Harvey Hart
    • Walter Halsey Davis
    • John Reynolds Gardiner(book)
  • Stars
    • Buddy Ebsen
    • Joey Cramer
    • Belinda Montgomery
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    • 2User reviews
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    Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen
    • Grandpa
    Joey Cramer
    Joey Cramer
    • Willie
    Belinda Montgomery
    Belinda Montgomery
    • Doc Smith
    Gordon Tootoosis
    Gordon Tootoosis
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    Jason Michas
    Jason Michas
    • Orrin
    Joel Dacks
    • Nase
    Nikky Jansen
    • Sara Foster
    Franklin Johnson
    • Toothless
    J.C. Roberts
    • Mayor
    • (as J.C. 'Jim' Roberts)
    • …
    Gordon McIntosh
    • Sam Neill
    Dale Wilson
    Dale Wilson
    • Mr. Lester
    Jerry Wasserman
    Jerry Wasserman
    • Carson
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Emil Janssen
    Larry Musser
    Larry Musser
    • Mr. Johnson
    Sherry Wells
    • Miss Williams
    Charles Siegel
    • Foster
    • (uncredited)
    Christopher Stanton
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
      • Harvey Hart
      • Walter Halsey Davis
      • John Reynolds Gardiner(book)
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      The book was introduced as a screen play, then turned into the book. Then the book was turned into this TV-movie later down the line.

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    5/10
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    All in all, Stone Fox (the movie) was different from what I expected.

    There are way too many changes from the book for my taste. Mainly the differences are minor (the entry fee is $10 instead of $50, there are now 7 racers instead of 9, Willy starts as the middle racer instead of Stone Fox, the kids raise the money instead of Willy spending his savings, and now the prize money is only $150 instead of $500 (yet the video box still says $500, so this may be an error))

    However, there are some major changes. First, Willy and Grandpa are now cattle ranchers instead of potato farmers. Second, Grandpa is broke from the harsh winter and not the tax collector. Third, the kids get extended time in the movie.

    Basically, the movie changed the story from a "fairy tale" atmosphere about a boy, his love for his dog, the dog's heart and love of the family, the heirarch of the family (grandpa) and his illness, and the nice yet interesting townsfolk into a town affair, along with having a statement about the effect of paying or not paying taxes and are they even necessary. It is less plausable in effect and less heartwarming.

    Yes, the book is based off of myth and only the ending is truely known to have happened, but why change the framework of an award winning book that while short (87 pages with pictures)is a much better storyline?

    I guess they (the network) had to work that love angle in some how or they didn't want any political fallout on taxes?? (yeah right).

    I gave this movie a 5 of 10. Those who have not read the book may rate it higher.
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    • Aug 21, 2001

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      • March 30, 1987 (United States)
      • United States
      • Canada
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fort Edmonton Park - Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Allarcom Limited
      • Hanna-Barbera Productions
      • Taft Entertainment Television
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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
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      • Mono

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