Pit Pony
A Diamond in the Rough
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia Canada, 1901. Willie MacLean is a 10-year-old boy with a love for horses and liking to school to cape the difficult times his family has. Willie's stern, but benevolent father is a coal miner in a local mine along with his older brother John. But when Willie's father is injured and John is killed in an accident at the mine, Willie is forced to step into his brother's shoes to support his older sister Nelle, and two younger sisters until their father recovers. Willie soon finds work at the mine lonely (aka: the pit) and unfriendly in which he forms a bond with a pit pony horse in order to make it though each day.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Pit Pony
- Genres: Drama, Family, History
- Release Date: 1997-12-14
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: CBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.7826
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Richard Donat
as Rory MacLean
Ben Rose-Davis
as Willie MacLean
Jennie Raymond
as Nellie MacLean
Andrew Keilty
as John MacLean
Elliot Page
as Maggie MacLean
Anna Wedlock
as Sara MacLean
Gabriel Hogan
as Ned Hall
Denny Doherty
as Charley McGinnis
John Dunsworth
as MacIsaac Smith
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pit Pony?▼
Pit Pony is a Drama, Family, History movie directed by . It was released on 1997-12-14.
Who are the main actors in Pit Pony?▼
The main cast includes Richard Donat, Ben Rose-Davis, Jennie Raymond, Andrew Keilty, Elliot Page, .
Where can I watch Pit Pony online?▼
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Is Pit Pony based on a true story?▼
A Diamond in the Rough
What is the IMDb rating of Pit Pony?▼
Pit Pony has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Pit Pony?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Pit Pony?▼
The soundtrack was composed by CBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Pit Pony filmed?▼
Pit Pony was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Pit Pony?▼
The total runtime of Pit Pony is 92 minutes.
Is Pit Pony suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Pit Pony?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Pit Pony.
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