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My Side of the Mountain

Year

1969

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

1h 40m

Rating

G

CC

Performers

Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Frank Perry, Gina Dick, Peggi Loder, Ralph Endersby, Danny McIlravey, Paul Hebert, Tom Harvey

Directed By

James B. Clark

Written By

Joanna Crawford, Jean George

Publication Information

Paramount Pictures

Summary

Winner of the PARENTS MAGAZINE GOLD MEDAL My Side Of The Mountain, based on the book by Jean George, is the unique adventure of thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley. Sam's hero is naturalist poet Henry David Thoreau, so Sam writes a note to his folks, packs up and leaves home for the challenge of wilderness living. Realizing his dream, Sam feeds himself, builds a makeshift home and learns to live in harmony with nature - miles from civilization.

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