The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
The journey that made the impossible come true.
Starring Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise
Directed by Jeremy Kagan
America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. In this masterful, atmospheric adventure, a courageous young girl (Meredith Salenger) confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her extraordinary odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter (John Cusack). A brilliant, moving tapestry, woven of courage and perseverance.
Runtime: 101 min.
Rating: 7.1
DVD
Languages: Deutsch,English,French
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Adventure
Keywords: great depression,attempted rape,hitchhiking,riding freight train,institution
Cast
Natty Gann
Harry
Sol Gann
Connie
Sherman
Parker
Farm Woman
Charlie Linfield
Logging Boss
Employment Agent
Buzz
Frankie
Louie
Chicago Moderator
Chicago Worker
Chicago Worker
Chicago Worker
Chicago Worker
Unemployed Worker
Bus Driver
Policeman
Hobo
Hobo
Bullwhip
Farmer
Grocery Clerk
Parker's Gang
Parker's Gang
Parker's Gang
Parker's Gang
Interrogator
Matron
Twinky
Exercise Matron
Dormitory Matron
Guard
Railroad Official
Railroad Brakeman
Station Master
Railroad Deek
Railroad Deek
Lady at Mill
Logging Driver
Logger
Logger
Logger
Logger
Logger
Logger
Logger
Wolf
Parker's Gang