The Journey of Natty Gann poster

The Journey of Natty Gann( 1985)

TV-MAAdventureFamilyDrama
69%
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The journey that made the impossible come true.

Overview

America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Meredith Salenger

      Natty Gann

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      John Cusack

      Harry

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      Ray Wise

      Sol Gann

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      Lainie Kazan

      Connie

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      Scatman Crothers

      Sherman

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      Barry Miller

      Parker

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      Verna Bloom

      Farm Woman

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      Bruce M. Fischer

      Charlie Linfield

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      John Finnegan

      Logging Boss

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      Jack Rader

      Employment Agent

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      Matthew Faison

      Buzz

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      Jordan Pratt

      Frankie

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      Zachary Ansley

      Louie

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      Campbell Lane

      Chicago Moderator

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      Max Trumpower

      Chicago Worker

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      Doug MacLeod

      Chicago Worker

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      Garry Chalk

      Chicago Worker

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      Dwight McFee

      Chicago Worker

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      Peter Anderson

      Unemployed Worker

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      Corliss M. Smith Jr.

      Bus Driver

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      Hagan Beggs

      Policeman

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      Ian Black

      Hobo

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      Ray Michal

      Hobo

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      Clint Rowe

      Bullwhip

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      Frank C. Turner

      Farmer

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      Jack Ackroyd

      Grocery Clerk

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      Grant Heslov

      Parker's Gang

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      Gary Riley

      Parker's Gang

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      Scott Andersen

      Parker's Gang

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      Ian Tracey

      Parker's Gang

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      Walter Marsh

      Interrogator

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      Kaye Grieve

      Matron

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      Hannah Cutrona

      Twinky

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      Gabrielle Rose

      Exercise Matron

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      Marie Klingenberg

      Dormitory Matron

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      Stephen E. Miller

      Guard

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      Robert Clothier

      Railroad Official

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      Don S. Davis

      Railroad Brakeman

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      Alex Diakun

      Station Master

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      Tom Heaton

      Railroad Deek

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      Harvey M. Miller

      Railroad Deek

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      Sheelah Megill

      Lady at Mill

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      Jeff Ramsey

      Logging Driver

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      Gary Hendrickson

      Logger

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      Wally Beeton

      Logger

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      Doug Boyd

      Logger

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      Bryan Couture

      Logger

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      Al MacIntosh

      Logger

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      Lorne LaRiviere

      Logger

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      Bob Storms

      Logger

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      Jennifer Michas

      Parker's Gang

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by r96sk

    9
    Written by r96sk on Wed Sep 16 2020
    Wholesome, charming and touching. Great film. <em>'The Journey of Natty Gann'</em> is an excellent adventure drama. This absolutely flies through its 101 minute run time, that's mostly - though not entirely - thanks to how well paced the film is. It never stays in one spot for too long, which makes it entertaining. It doesn't sacrifice any character development by doing that either. Meredith Salenger portrays the titular character. She is fantastic, from start-to-finish. A terrific debut! A young John Cusack makes an appearance, he is good in the role of Harry. You also have Ray Wise invo...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    9708373.00

    Keywords

    • freight train
    • great depression
    • attempted rape
    • hitchhiking
    • institution