Tomboy and the Champ facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tomboy and the Champ |
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| Directed by | Francis D. Lyon |
| Screenplay by | Virginia M. Cooke William Lightfoot |
| Starring | Candy Moore Ben Johnson Jesse White |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | April 1, 1961 |
| Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tomboy and the Champ is a heartwarming American drama film from 1961. It was directed by Francis D. Lyon. The main actors in the movie are Candy Moore, Ben Johnson, and Jesse White.
What the Movie is About
The story of Tomboy and the Champ is about a brave young girl named Tommie Jo Layne. She lives in Texas. Tommie Jo gets very sick with polio. This illness makes her weak. But caring for her special pet calf helps her stay strong and hopeful.
Tommie Jo decides to enter her calf in a big competition. It's called the Chicago International Exposition. Her calf does very well and wins the contest! However, Tommie Jo soon learns some sad news. Her beloved calf will be sold at an auction. It might even go to a slaughterhouse.
Luckily, a kind meat packer steps in to help. He makes sure that Tommie Jo and her calf can stay together. It's a happy ending for the girl and her animal friend.
Meet the Cast
Here are the main actors and the characters they play in Tomboy and the Champ:
- Candy Moore as Tommie Jo Layne
- Ben Johnson as Jim Wilkins
- Jesse White as Windy Skiles
- Jess Kirkpatrick as Parson Dan Webster
- Paul Bernath as Jasper Stockton
- Christine Smith as Sarah Wilkins
- Norman Sherry as Fowler Stockton
- John Carpenter as Fred Anderson
- Larry Hickie as Curly Cone
- Wally Phillips as Hi-Fi Club Announcer
- Ralph Fisher as 4-H Club President
- Rex Allen as Himself
- Casey Tibbs as Himself
- Jerry Naill as Himself
