My Friend Flicka (Rpkg) | 
| Director: Harold D. Schuster
Actors: Roddy Mcdowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson, James Bell, Patti Hale
Studio: 20th Century Fox
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 13319
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original Recording Reissued, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 89 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 0.9
UPC: 024543014751
EAN: 0024543014751
ASIN: B00005B234
Theatrical Release Date: 1943
Release Date: June 5, 2001
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This gorgeous 1943 family film stars Roddy McDowell as a Colorado rancher's son who takes a shine to a colt named Flicka and chooses to train her. The boy's father (Preston Foster) isn't happy about the idea: the horse is an offspring of a stormy mare who may not be right in the head. For a while, Flicka seems determined to prove the rancher's point, fiercely resisting young McDowell's efforts at domestication. But persistence and love win the day, and Flicka grows up to be a magnificent animal and friend. The film was shot by director Harold Schuster and cinematographer Dewey Wrigley as if for the ages, marrying such perfect elements as a Technicolor sweep of the beautiful Rocky Mountains setting with a wonderful story, plus McDowell's charismatic earnestness. Based on the Mary O'Hara novel, this film was popular enough in its time to inspire a couple of sequels, though the original best stands up as a perennially worthy adventure tale for kids ages 5 and up. --Tom Keogh
Description
A young boy is determined to befriend a rebellious horse in this touching family film based on the celebrated novel by Mary O'Hara. Ten-year-old Ken McLaughlin (Roddy McDowall), who lives on the Goose Bar Ranch, desperately wants a colt of his own. Frustrated by the boy's constant daydreaming, Ken's father (Preston Foster) finally lets him choose any horse in the herd. Ken picks a beautiful filly whom he names Flicka, but the high-spirited animal comes from a "bad" bloodline that's considered to be hopelessly wild. To prove Flicka is worth keeping, and prove himself as a person, Ken sets his heart on winning the horse's confidence and ultimately taming her. Along the way, ken begins to grow up a little and everyone learns some important lessons, in this poignant tale of love, patience, faith, and "hope beyond hope".
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My Friend Flicka January 12, 2000
Kris (Sydney, Australia)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is an all-time classic horse movie. Along with the others in the series which I am trying to get such as"Green Grass of Wyoming" and "Thunderbolt;Son of Flicka" but unfortunately not having much luck. They are all excellent movies not only do I expereince laughter but also a few tears to a not so emotional person. I think it is movies like this one that will never cease their popularity, it would just be nice if they were played more often then what they are. I am in my 20s and I love many of the new movies, but My Friend Flicka will always be a childhood fav.
 Flicka October 29, 2003
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is is my favorite movie of all time. I have been watching this movie since i was two and i am now 12. it show what hard work and love can do for you and something very important to you.
A classic for all ages January 2, 2005
Staci L. Wilson (USA)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
Ken McLaughlin (Roddy McDowell) is a dreamy, soft-hearted rancher's son who just can't seem to please his gruff, practical-minded father (Preston Foster), no matter what he does. Ken's dilemma deepens when he rescues a sickly, semi-feral filly, Flicka (played as an adult by an American Saddlebred named Country Encino). Flicka is the offspring of a wild stallion called The Albino (played by Chuck) and certifiably insane mare, and Ken's father is afraid that the filly will follow in her parent's hoof-prints. But Ken is determined to nurse Flicka back to health, to train her - and, most importantly to Ken - to win her affection. High drama, but in a compelling setting.
Staci Layne Wilson
A great classic September 25, 2001
Viktoria Ironpride (Morgantown, West Virginia United States)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I loved this movie when I was a child. I had not yet read the book. Certain changes were made in the transition from book to film, but I can live with these. Ken's older brother, Howard, was eliminated, and his place was taken by an annoying child-brat named "Hildy," but this is the only complaint I have. This is a beautiful, spiritual film, and can be watched from both a child's and an adult's point of view. The scene where the hero stallion, Banner, saves the mares and foals from running over the cliff, and the scene where Rocket's speed is tested before she is sold, are extremely exciting. The horses are gorgeous and a treat for any horse lover. Preston Foster as Rob and Roddy McDowell as Ken are wonderfully cast. An all-time classic.
The first movie I ever saw on the big screen February 12, 1999
Dwain Preston (Quincy, IL)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
In 1943, when I was seven years old, my grandmother took me to see this wonderful movie. Wyoming was a distant place, but it was beautiful! Roddy McDowell became my same-age hero. The movie holds up well with time. I'm 63 and I still love it. Great family story! I recommend it highly.
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