Movie

The Light in the Forest

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

★ 6.7(19)19581h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Herschel Daugherty
Release date: 1958-07-08
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

About The Light in the Forest

The Light in the Forest is a 1958 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Herschel Daugherty, starring Fess Parker, Wendell Corey and Joanne Dru. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Light in the Forest in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Fess Parker

Del Hardy

Wendell Corey

Wilse Owens

Joanne Dru

Milly Elder

James MacArthur

Johnny Butler / True Son

Jessica Tandy

Myra Butler

John McIntire

John Elder

Joseph Calleia

Chief Cuyloga

Carol Lynley

Shenandoe

Rafael Campos

Half Arrow

Frank Ferguson

Harry Butler

Dean Fredericks

Niskitoon

Marian Seldes

Kate Owens

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booknative americanohiocolonisation18th centuryearly america

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Light in the Forest in New Zealand?+

The Light in the Forest is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Light in the Forest on Netflix?+

The Light in the Forest is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Light in the Forest?+

The Light in the Forest has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The Light in the Forest?+

The Light in the Forest stars Fess Parker, Wendell Corey, Joanne Dru, James MacArthur and Jessica Tandy.

When did The Light in the Forest come out?+

The Light in the Forest is a 1958 movie directed by Herschel Daugherty.

What genre is The Light in the Forest?+

The Light in the Forest is Adventure, Drama, Romance and Western film.

Who directed The Light in the Forest?+

The Light in the Forest was directed by Herschel Daugherty.