The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $9,708,373.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 9.631 |
Directed By
Jeremy Kagan
Crew
Dick Bush
Michael Lobell
Jeanne Rosenberg
Jeremy Kagan
Les Kimber
Paul Sylbert
Albert Wolsky
James Horner
David Holden
Janet Hirshenson
Jeanne Rosenberg
Jane Jenkins
Paula Moody
J.J. Makaro
Steven Rosenblum
Linda Vipond
TOP CAST
Meredith Salenger
Natty Gann
John Cusack
Harry
Ray Wise
Sol Gann
Lainie Kazan
Connie
Scatman Crothers
Sherman
Barry Miller
Parker
Verna Bloom
Farm Woman
Bruce M. Fischer
Charlie Linfield
John Finnegan
Logging Boss
Jack Rader
Employment Agent
Matthew Faison
Buzz
Jordan Pratt
Frankie
Zachary Ansley
Louie
Campbell Lane
Chicago Moderator
Max Trumpower
Chicago Worker
Doug MacLeod
Chicago Worker
Garry Chalk
Chicago Worker
Dwight McFee
Chicago Worker
Peter Anderson
Unemployed Worker
Corliss M. Smith Jr.
Bus Driver
Hagan Beggs
Policeman
Ian Black
Hobo
Ray Michal
Hobo
Clint Rowe
Bullwhip
Frank C. Turner
Farmer
Jack Ackroyd
Grocery Clerk
Grant Heslov
Parker's Gang
Gary Riley
Parker's Gang
Scott Andersen
Parker's Gang
Ian Tracey
Parker's Gang
Walter Marsh
Interrogator
Kaye Grieve
Matron
Hannah Cutrona
Twinky
Gabrielle Rose
Exercise Matron
Marie Klingenberg
Dormitory Matron
Stephen E. Miller
Guard
Robert Clothier
Railroad Official
Don S. Davis
Railroad Brakeman
Alex Diakun
Station Master
Tom Heaton
Railroad Deek
Harvey M. Miller
Railroad Deek
Sheelah Megill
Lady at Mill
Jeff Ramsey
Logging Driver
Gary Hendrickson
Logger
Wally Beeton
Logger
Doug Boyd
Logger
Bryan Couture
Logger
Al MacIntosh
Logger
Lorne LaRiviere
Logger
Bob Storms
Logger
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