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The Light in the Forest
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The Light in the Forest

1958-07-08 · 89 min · ★ 6.7

Adventure · Drama · Romance · Western

A young white man who spent his whole life raised by a Native American tribe is sent to live with his true family and must learn to fit in with the people he was taught to hate.

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Directors
Herschel Daugherty
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fess ParkerFess ParkerDel Hardy
Wendell CoreyWendell CoreyWilse Owens
Joanne DruJoanne DruMilly Elder
James MacArthurJames MacArthurJohnny Butler / True Son
Jessica TandyJessica TandyMyra Butler
John McIntireJohn McIntireJohn Elder
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaChief Cuyloga
Carol LynleyCarol LynleyShenandoe
Rafael CamposRafael CamposHalf Arrow
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonHarry Butler
Dean FredericksDean FredericksNiskitoon
Marian SeldesMarian SeldesKate Owens
Stephen BekassyStephen BekassyCol. Henry Bouquet
Sam BuffingtonSam BuffingtonGeorge Owens
Iron Eyes CodyIron Eyes CodyCuyloga's Counsellor
Myrna FaheyMyrna FaheyHannah Moore

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