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The Light in the Forest

NR19581h 29mHerschel Daugherty
IMDb 6.4

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"He was torn between his parents ... and the tribe that raised him."

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.

AdventureDramaRomanceWestern
Based On Novel Or BookNative AmericanOhioColonisation18th CenturyEarly America

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What is The Light in the Forest (1958) about?

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.

Who stars in The Light in the Forest?

The Light in the Forest stars Fess Parker (Del Hardy), Wendell Corey (Wilse Owens), Joanne Dru (Milly Elder), James MacArthur (Johnny Butler / True Son), Jessica Tandy (Myra Butler). The film was directed by Herschel Daugherty.

How long is The Light in the Forest?

The Light in the Forest has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is The Light in the Forest worth watching?

The Light in the Forest holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Adventure, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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