The Light in the Forest
1958, English. Directed by Herschel Daugherty.
He was torn between his parents ... and the tribe that raised him.
A young white man who spent his whole life raised by a Native American tribe is sent to live with his true family and must learn to fit in with the people he was taught to hate.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Herschel DaughertyDirector
- Fess ParkerDel Hardy
- Wendell CoreyWilse Owens
- Joanne DruMilly Elder
- James MacArthurJohnny Butler / True Son
- Jessica TandyMyra Butler
- John McIntireJohn Elder
- Joseph CalleiaChief Cuyloga
- Carol LynleyShenandoe
- Rafael CamposHalf Arrow
- Frank FergusonHarry Butler
- Dean FredericksNiskitoon
- Marian SeldesKate Owens
Details
- Released
- 8 July 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
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What The Light in the Forest is based on
The Light in the Forest is based on The Light in the Forest, a 1953 novel by Conrad Richter, published by Vintage Books.
Novel · 1953
The Light in the Forest
By Conrad Richter
Published by Vintage Books
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The Light in the Forest: quick answers
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How long is The Light in the Forest?
The Light in the Forest runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Light in the Forest have a post-credits scene?
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The Light in the Forest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Light in the Forest is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Light in the Forest on?
The Light in the Forest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 July 1958. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light in the Forest?
If you liked The Light in the Forest, try The Big Sky, Taras Bulba, True Grit.
Who directed The Light in the Forest?
The Light in the Forest (1958) was directed by Herschel Daugherty and stars Fess Parker, Wendell Corey, Joanne Dru.
What is The Light in the Forest based on?
The Light in the Forest is based on The Light in the Forest, a 1953 novel by Conrad Richter, published by Vintage Books.