No special features listed on container. Based on the story by Wilson Rawls. Accompanying material may vary. Where the red fern grows cast: James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Stewart Peterson. Where the red fern grows 2 cast: Wilford Brimley, Doug McKeon, Lisa Whelchel.
Summary:
Where the red fern grows : Where the Red Fern Grows is, quite simply, a wonderful story for all ages and for all time. A boy's yearning for two Redbone Hound dogs, which his parents couldn't afford during the desolate times of the Depression in the Ozarks, is the setting for this truly triumphant film. Billy's grandfather promises the lad that God will meet him halfway if he believes in himself and his beloved dogs. Billy faces adventure, suspense, tragedy and ultimately, a love and loyalty of family and friendship to realize his dream. Where the red fern grows 2 : The classic story continues as Billy Coleman returns from WWII to his grandfather's home in Louisiana and tries to readjust to civilian life after the traumas of war. Grandpa has a pair of Redbone hound puppies waiting for Billy just like the ones he had as a boy ; and the hounds and a young neighborhood boy named Wilson become Billy's closest friends and together they help Billy to rediscover the gift of giving and caring.
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