Synopsis
When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they're caught, it's up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what's right.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles JarrottDirector
- Rosemary Anne SissonScreenplay
Cast
- Alastair SimLord Harrogate
- Peter BarkworthRichard Sandman
- Maurice ColbourneLuke Armstrong
- Susan TebbsViolet Armstrong
- Chloe FranksAlice Sandman
- Benjie BolgarTommy Sadler
- Prunella ScalesMrs. Sandman
- Leslie SandsForeman Sam Carter
- Joe GladwinBert
- Jeremy BullochGinger
- Don HendersonCast
- Geraldine McEwanCast
Stills
Themes
ponyyorkshirecoal mining1900s