My Side of the Mountain (1969)
A boy who dreams of leaving civilization.
Thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley, a devotee of Thoreau, decides to leave the city to spend a sabbatical in the Canadian woods and see if he can make it as a self-sufficient spirit after his parents promise a summer trip that doesn't pan out.
Director: James B. Clark
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 25, 1969
Cast
- Ted Eccles - Sam Gribley
- Theodore Bikel - Bando
- Tudi Wiggins - Miss Turner
- Paul Hébert - Hunter
- Cosette Lee - Apple Lady
- Ralph Endersby - Boy In Soda Fountain
- George Allan - Boy In Soda Fountain
- Dan McIlravey - Little Boy On Bus
Screenplay
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mountain Climb and Storm Survival, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Courage and Resistance in Darkness, A Resilient Spirit Against All Odds, Survival Struggle in the Wilderness
Keywords
mountain, survival, life in the woods
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Side of the Mountain about?
- Thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley, a devotee of Thoreau, decides to leave the city to spend a sabbatical in the Canadian woods and see if he can make it as a self-sufficient spirit after his parents promise a summer trip that doesn't pan out.
- Who directed My Side of the Mountain?
- My Side of the Mountain was directed by James B. Clark.
- Who stars in My Side of the Mountain?
- My Side of the Mountain stars Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul Hébert, Cosette Lee, Ralph Endersby.
- How long is My Side of the Mountain?
- My Side of the Mountain has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is My Side of the Mountain?
- My Side of the Mountain is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Family film.
- Where was My Side of the Mountain produced?
- My Side of the Mountain was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Side of the Mountain?
- The themes of My Side of the Mountain include: Mountain Climb and Storm Survival, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, Courage and Resistance in Darkness, A Resilient Spirit Against All Odds, Survival Struggle in the Wilderness.