A boy who dreams of leaving civilization.

My Side of the Mountain

★ 6.8(26 votes)Jun 25, 19691h 40m

Overview

Thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley, a devotee of Thoreau, decides to leave the city to spend a sabbatical in the Canadian woods and see if he can make it as a self-sufficient spirit after his parents promise a summer trip that doesn't pan out.

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Director

James B. Clark

Status

Released

Language

English

Top Cast

Ted Eccles

Sam Gribley

Theodore Bikel

Bando

Tudi Wiggins

Miss Turner

Paul Hébert

Hunter

Cosette Lee

Apple Lady

Ralph Endersby

Boy In Soda Fountain

George Allan

Boy In Soda Fountain

Dan McIlravey

Little Boy On Bus

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