Presented by Family Film Entertainment, from Doty-Dayton Productions. Motion picture copyright held by HaleStone. James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, Lonnie Chapman, Stewart Peterson. Songs sung by Andy Williams. Based on the novel by Wilson Rawls. Originally released as a motion picture in 1974.
Summary:
Dramatizes a true story of a boy growing up in the Ozarks of Oklahoma. Desperate for his own hunting dogs, Billy scrimps and saves to make his dream a reality. His investment pays off. Billy and his dogs Old Dan and Lil' Ann win the top prize at the annual raccoon hunting contest. Family film and classic story for all ages that teaches the importance of faith, honesty, loyalty and persistence.
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