The Journey of Natty Gann
A young girl braves the harsh realities of the Great Depression in a desperate cross-country quest to find her missing father, joined by a loyal wolf and a reluctant drifter who help her survive the journey.
“The journey that made the impossible come true.”
Synopsis
Set during the height of the Great Depression in America, the story follows a young girl as she bravely sets out on a journey across the country to find her missing father. As families are torn apart by the search for distant work, she encounters two unlikely companions along the way: a noble and protective wolf, and a hardened drifter. Together, they form a deep bond as they face the challenges of their journey.
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A crew of 62+ credited
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Edited by David HoldenShot by Dick BushScored by James HornerDesigned by Paul Sylbert
Box Office
1985 · Box office
Grossed $9.7M worldwide
Worldwide gross
$9.7M
Opening weekend: $490K — 5% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $653K — 7% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 163 theaters
Also known as
- Die Abenteuer der Natty Gannde
- Natty Ganns Reise ins Abenteuerde
- The Journey of Natty Gannen
- Natty Gannfr
- Il viaggio di Natty Gannit
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Cast & Crew
62 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
41Doug Boyd
as Logger
Bryan Couture
as Logger
Al Macintosh
as Logger
Lorne Lariviere
as Logger
Bob Storms
as Logger
Jennifer Michas
as Parker's Gang
Jed The Wolfdog
as Wolf
Jack Rader
as Employment Agent
Matthew Faison
as Buzz
Jordan Pratt
as Frankie
Zachary Ansley
as Louie
Campbell Lane
as Chicago Moderator
Max Trumpower
as Chicago Worker
Doug Macleod
as Chicago Worker
Garry Chalk
as Chicago Worker
Dwight Mcfee
as Chicago Worker
Peter Anderson
as Unemployed Worker
Corliss M Smith Jr
as Bus Driver
Hagan Beggs
as Policeman
Ian Black
as Hobo
Ray Michal
as Hobo
Clint Rowe
as Bullwhip
Frank C Turner
as Farmer
Jack Ackroyd
as Grocery Clerk
Gary Riley
as Parker's Gang
Scott Andersen
as Parker's Gang
Ian Tracey
as Parker's Gang
Walter Marsh
as Interrogator
Kaye Grieve
as Matron
Hannah Cutrona
as Twinky
Gabrielle Rose
as Exercise Matron
Marie Klingenberg
as Dormitory Matron
Stephen E Miller
as Guard
Robert Clothier
as Railroad Official
Don S Davis
as Railroad Brakeman
Alex Diakun
as Station Master
Tom Heaton
as Railroad Deek
Harvey M Miller
as Railroad Deek
Sheelah Megill
as Lady at Mill
Jeff Ramsey
as Logging Driver
Gary Hendrickson
as Logger
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