The Red Pony (1973 film)

The Red Pony is a 1973 American made-for-television drama western film directed and co-written by Robert Totten, based on the 1937 novel The Red Pony by John Steinbeck. The film features Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson and Jack Elam.

Premise
A young boy, played by Clint Howard, becomes very attached to a newborn colt.

Cast

 * Henry Fonda as Carl Tiflin
 * Maureen O'Hara as Ruth Tiflin
 * Ben Johnson as Jess Taylor
 * Jack Elam as Granddad
 * Clint Howard as Jody Tiflin
 * Julian Rivero as Gitano
 * Roy Jenson as Toby
 * Lieux Dressler as Dearie
 * Richard Jaeckel as James Creighton
 * Woody Chambliss as Orville Frye
 * Link Wyler as Sonny Frye
 * Warren Douglas as Barton
 * Rance Howard as Sheriff Bill Smith

Awards
Wins
 * Emmy Award: Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing - David Marshall (sound editor), Fred J. Brown (sound editor), Ross Taylor (sound editor) - National Broadcasting Company; 1973.
 * Emmy Award: Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - Jerry Goldsmith - NBC; 1973.