During the depression, nattys father ray wise takes a job in a northwestern lumber camp, leaving his daughter behind. An unforgettable portrait of two naturalists who, in the1950s, spent eighteen aweinspiring months in alaskas brooks range, where they adopted and raised two wolf pups. In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work. Im hoping to keep writing after the movie ends but i dont know if that is within my skill range. With meredith salenger, john cusack, ray wise, lainie kazan. Journey of natty gann town scenes by chrisbigdoer published march 2, 2015 updated may 11, 2015 in this then and now, we take two scenes from the 1985 disney flick journey of natty gann, set in the 1930s, then return to the exact spots where they were shot to document what things look like today. En route she is befriended by a wolf, which becomes a protective traveling companion. She is best known for her title role in disneys 1985 film the journey of natty gann and the 1989 teen comedy dream a little dream. Mar 08, 20 the journey of natty gann is a movie ill want my hypothetical children to see. The journey of natty gann is an engrossing family adventure story filled with historic realism and starring a heroine who uses her courage, perseverance, and ingenuity to overcome countless obstacles on her epic journey. Release dates 18 also known as aka 35 release dates canada 8 september 1985 toronto international film festival usa 27 september 1985. Warmhearted family tale of a girls crosscountry trek to find her father, set during the bleak days of the depression in america.
Is she the same actress who played natty gann in the journey of natty gann back in the 80s. The journey of natty gann 1985 the journey of natty gann is not set in the arctic, but it does feature a heros journey with a young girl and a wolfdog on their way to the pacific northwest. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Twelveyearold natty ganns father ray wise has to find work away from home during the depression, so he leaves natty in chicago with a guardian and heads to washington state, looking for logging work. High resolution official theatrical movie poster for the journey of natty gann 1985. She said that the journey of natty gann is a cute and exciting story. The journey of natty gann 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The journey of natty gann by ann matthews goodreads. Natty meredith salenger and her father, saul gann ray wise, lovingly survive together in depressionera chicago, both fighting for the underdog. Starring meredith salenger, john cusack, jed, ray wise.
Harry finds work through the federal works progress administration in san francisco, but she declines his invitation to go with him, preferring to find her father. Oct 18, 2016 the journey of natty gann disney channel promo 1991 john cusack duration. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Disneys the journey of natty gann stars meredith salenger in the title role. A sleeper when released in 1985, the journey of natty gann has since become an enduring family classic. Apr, 2012 opening to the journey of natty gann 1986 vhs duration.
Journey of natty gann a target book by matthews, anne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book journey of natty gann ann matthews 1985 walt disney. Opening to the journey of natty gann 1986 vhs youtube. But in natty gann she just is like piss off or triumphs by living. But it means leaving his daughter natty behind in the care of a hotel manager. The journey of natty gann is a 1985 liveaction disney film starring meredith salenger, ray wise, and john cusack in one of his earliest major roles. This is not meant to be made money off of, only for. A brave young girl embarks on a crosscountry search for her father.
She lives with her father only as her mother died when she was very small. Its not a perfect movie, but its certainly an intelligent and thoughtful one. When work in a lumber camp in washington state is offered, he signs up. Based on the motion picture from walt disney pictures hardcover 1985. This is the trailer for the movie, the journey of natty gann which is a disney film from 1985. Walt disney pictures 1985 full screen opening sound. Jun 29, 2009 james horner fans have clamored for one particular soundtrack for over two decades. As it is, the journey of natty gann, which opens today at the embassy 1 and.
Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Separated from her father by the harsh conditions of the. He was a vancouver island wolfalaskan malamute hybrid jed was born at whatcom humane society in bellingham, washington where gerhardt gary. I loved that movie and probably drove my parents crazy by watching it over and over as a child. Neon mickey walt disney home video logo 19831986 3.
The journey of natty gann by jeremy kagan jeremy kagan. A brave and resourceful child, natty begins the epic trip across 1930s america by herself. Arriving on the west coast, nattys journey takes several more challenging turns. There are definitely some tense, scary moments on her journey. Its the great depression and natty s father needs a job, but the only one he can get is thousands of miles away on the other side of the us, so he reluctantly leaves 12yearold natty behind. Here is the australian vhs trailer of the 1985 disney family drama the journey of natty gann starring meredith salenger, john cusack, ray wise, lainie kazan, scatman crothers and barry miller. Walt disney pictures 1985 the journey of natty gann. Myth of the white wolf 1994, the journey of natty gann 1985, and the thing 1982. This is the full screen opening of the journey of natty gann with the fanfare added in the walt disney pictures logo, coming from its 2002 dvd. When her father goes to work in the pacific northwest, the brave youngster sets out on the long journey from chicago to join him. The journey of natty gann 1985 directed by jeremy kagan. The journey of natty gann is an enjoyable 1985 disney film that really is quite different than the kind of childrens film that is offered today. He is known for his novels island in the sky and the high and the mighty and his classic memoir of early commercial aviation fate is the hunter, all of which were made into major motion pictures. Based on the motion picture from walt disney pictures.
Separated from her father by the harsh conditions of the great depression, natty makes a daring crosscountry journey in the company of a wolf. The journey of natty gann is a terrific westernstyle adventure set in the 1930s. And now their long trek of wishing, hoping and waiting is over in style with intradas limited edition release of the journey of natty gann, the second entry in the composers legendary disney trifecta. Game of thrones tv, a song of ice and fire george r. Make no mistake here, this is indeed the journey of natty gann instead of john cusack, which is such a terrible tragedy. The journey of natty gann more a period piece of americana than a rousing adventure, the journey of natty gann is a generally diverting variation on a boy and his dog. So when single dad sol gann wise gets an offer to travel to the state of washington to work as. In an odd way, the journey of natty gann has more in common with lassie come home and homeward bound than teenage comingofage movies. Ann matthews is the author of the journey of natty gann 4. In this masterful, atmospheric adventure, a courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a crosscountry search for her father. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The journey of natty gann 1985 warmhearted family tale of a girls crosscountry trek to find her father, set during the bleak days of the depression in america.
The fullscreen sound version first exists from the 2003 dvd. The journey of natty gann is a 1985 american film directed by jeremy paul kagan, produced by walt disney pictures and released by buena vista distribution. Financial analysis of the journey of natty gann 1985 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Jeremy kagan is a directorwriterproducer of feature films and television. His the journey of natty gann 1985 was the first us film to win a gold prize at the moscow film festival. During nattys search for her father ray wise, we only see babyfaced cusack. My daughter could not stop reading the book, she finished it in one day.
The book is good as new and came earlier than expected delivery, which we really like. The film introduced meredith salenger and also starred john cusack, lainie kazan and ray wise. A disgruntled natty leaves her guardian and embarks on a journey to rejoin her father. Jed was a pacific northwestern american animal actor, known for his roles in the movies.
This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The journey of natty gann 1985 eric renderking fisk january 24th, 2003. For the most part, the journey of natty gann is a comingofage tale that is rooted in disney simplicity, but rare in its portrayal of a strong and gentle protagonist on a quest for family connection. Alternative 1985 walt disney pictures logos from the journey of natty gann the silent widescreen version was from the original theatrical and vhs release. The film has strong messages about family that are enjoyable and not presented in a heavyhanded manner, but the film also has some scenes that are violent, shows characters drinking and generally. Its 1935, and with the great depression in full sway, finding a job is a matter of life and death. Its about a crosscountry adventure and the strength and fun that natty finds along the way. In an odd way, the journey of natty gann has more in common with lassie come home and homeward bound than teenage coming of age movies. Rent the journey of natty gann 1985 on dvd and bluray. The journey of natty gann is a subtle movie that is able to capture the feel of the depression era. A familyoriented adventure, the journey of natty gann follows the disney formula, but does not let sentiment get in the way of a good story. No copyright infringement intended heres the order 1.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In 1935, 15yearold tomboy natty gann lives in chicago with her unemployed widowed father, sol. Meredith salenger extended interview from qwirkle and 12 days. During the depression, natty s father ray wise takes a job in a northwestern lumber camp, leaving his daughter. The journey of natty gann australian vhs trailer 1986. This was taken from the 1986 australian vhs rental release of prizzis honor 1985 from roadshow home video. It tells the story of a girl, during the great depression who is trying to find her father who went. It is 1935 and saul gann cant find any good jobs in chicago. The journey of natty gann disney channel promo 1991 john cusack duration. Hard times arent around the bend, theyre on the doorstep. The journey of natty gann along the way, she befriends a wild wolf and a young drifter john cusack. Journey of natty gann town scenes off the beaten path. The journey of natty gann 1985 is an endearing family adventure that pulls the heartstrings. Meredith dawn salenger born march 14, 1970 is an american actress and voice artist.
Salenger attended harvard university from 1988 to 1992, and lived. Nattys toughgirl instincts serve her well is the essential text of the movie. Tale of runaway, journey of natty gann the new york. In this masterful, atmospheric adventure, a courageous young girl meredith salenger confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a crosscountry search for her father. Track 2 of the journey of natty gann soundtrack by james horner. All rights belong to james horner, disney and their respective owners. Ernest kellogg gann october, 1910 december 19, 1991 was an american aviator, author, sailor, and conservationist. His credits include the boxoffice hits heroes 1977, the big fix 1978 and the chosen 1981. While following a familiar disney formula the perilous adventures of a girl and her pet wolf, director jeremy paul kagan adds something fresh at every turn, aided by a firstrate cast and beautifully scenic locations. The despair of the time evocatively looms over the entire movie, but equally present is a sense of hope in natty s journey. I watched the updated version of escape to witch mountain, which they renamed race to witch mountain, and had a question about the reporter at the beginning of this remake.
The journey of natty gann good for the following school subjects. The journey of natty gann 1985 financial information. Rent the journey of natty gann 1985 starring meredith salenger and john cusack on dvd and bluray. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged.
The journey of natty gann is a 1985 american film directed by jeremy paul kagan, produced by walt disney pictures. The journey of natty gann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The journey of natty gann vhs 9786303675381 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The journey of natty gann 1985 works archive of our own. The journey of natty gann 1985 parents guide add to guide. Here, we see the beginnings of the fully fictional disney snow dog movie. The journey of natty gann paperback september 1, 1985 by ann matthews author. Set during the great depression, meredith salenger plays natty, a young girl whose father leaves her to travel across the country for a job. Nov 16, 20 the journey of natty gann warmhearted family tale of a girls crosscountry trek to find her father, set during the bleak days of the great depression in america. Jan 17, 1986 if the journey of natty gann were only a speedier, more energetic movie, natty might have real staying power. During her extraordinary odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions.