The Wild Pony

The Wild Pony

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Written by Walt Morey (original novel)
Kevin Sullivan
Eda Lishman
Directed by Kevin Sullivan
Starring Marilyn Lightstone
Art Hindle
Losh Byrne
Kelsey McLeod
Theme music composer Hagood Hardy
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Kevin Sullivan
Eda Lishman
Running time 90 minutes (approx.)

The Wild Pony is a made for pay-TV movie produced in 1983 by Kevin Sullivan (Anne of Green Gables) and Eda Lishman. Sullivan and Lishman also co-wrote the screenplay based on the book "The Year of the Black Pony" by American author Walt Morey. "The Wild Pony" has the distinction of being the first example of a Canadian film produced specifically for pay-TV. The film, directed by Kevin Sullivan and starring Canadian Actors Marilyn Lightstone, Art Hindle and Josh Byrne, was filmed in Calgary, Alberta against the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.[1][2]

Synopsis

To save her ranch after the accidental death of her husband, Sarah Fellows (Marilyn Lightstone) marries Frank Chase (Art Hindle), the man responsible for the mishap. She and her children move into Frank’s house, but Sarah makes it clear that it is only a "marriage of convenience". Deeply resenting the situation, her twelve-year-old son Christopher (Josh Byrne) becomes withdrawn and increasingly obsessed with a renegade black pony that runs unfettered through the valley. Frank realizes that Christopher needs the pony and buys it for him, despite Sarah’s strong objections. Surprisingly, it is through Christopher’s adventure-filled relationship with his pony that the family discovers the true meaning of devotion.

Cast List

List of Awards

CFTA Award – Best Drama, 1983

References

  1. Allward, Suzanne (May 7, 1983). TV Guide. Missing or empty |title= (help);
  2. "The Wild Pony (1983) - Full cast and crew". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 28 January 2013.

External links

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