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The Journey of Natty Gann

The journey that made the impossible come true.

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.

19851h 41mPGAdventure, Family, Drama

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About The Journey of Natty Gann

Directors
Jeremy Kagan
Cast
Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise, Lainie Kazan, Scatman Crothers, Barry Miller
Genres
Adventure, Family, Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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