Movie Description

My Side of the Mountain

(1969)

Overview

Film adaption of the novel by Jean Craighead George. A family movie made by Paramount Studios, the story revolves around thirteen-year old Sam Gribley (Teddy Eccles), a devotee of Thoreau, as many were back in the in 1960's. Sam decides to leave the city (set in Toronto) 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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleMy Side of the Mountain

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1969-06-25

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 40m

Production CompaniesParamount Pictures

Genres

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Family