The Light in the Forest (1958)
3.4 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 23min
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- Synopsis:
In 1764, the British come to an agreement with the native Delaware tribes in order to bring peace to the region. The Delaware tribes agree to stop their attacks on the white settlers and to relinquish all their white captives to the British. In return, the British promise to stop white settlers from settling on Delaware lands across the Ohio River and to cease slaughtering the natives. British Army scout Del Hardy (Fess Parker), who once lived among the natives, serves as negotiator and translator for the British colonel Henry Bouquet (Stephen Bekassy). During the exchange phase, the Delaware tribes surrender their white captives to the British forces. Among the whites returning to civilization is Chief Cuyloga's adopted son, True Son, formerly known as Johnny Butler (James MacArthur). With a heavy heart, Chief Cuyloga (Joseph Calleia) parts with his son and asks him to obey his white family once Johnny becomes a white man again. Despite his promise to obey his white parents and to integrate again into the white settler society, Johnny Butler has serious problems shedding his Delaware upbringing, mentality and behavior off. But firm guidance from scout Del Hardy and a loving heart from white settler girl Shenandoe seem to slowly win Johnny Butler back to his white origins. - Actors:
- Fess Parker, Wendell Corey, Joanne Dru, James MacArthur, Jessica Tandy, John McIntire, Joseph Calleia, Carol Lynley, Rafael Campos, Frank Ferguson, Dean Fredericks, Marian Seldes, Stephen Bekassy, Sam Buffington, Robert Anderson, Pat Brady, Tex Brodus, Gloria Castillo, Iron Eyes Cody, Robert Cole
- Directors:
- Herschel Daugherty
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Writers:
- Conrad Richter, Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Children & Family, Classics, Drama, Romance
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