The Harness

The Harness

The Harness

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The Harness

1971

1h 40m

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Drama

TV Movie

Overview

A gentle John Steinbeck tale from 1938 about a farmer who is dominated by his ailing wife until a free-minded young woman turns up at his ranch with her eight-year-old son.

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Universal Television

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Lorne Greene

Peter Randall

Lorne Greene

Acting

Julie Sommars

Jennifer Shagaras

Julie Sommars

Acting

Murray Hamilton

Roy Kern

Murray Hamilton

Acting

Lee Montgomery

Tor Shagaras

Lee Montgomery

Acting

Louise Latham

Emma Randall

Louise Latham

Acting

Henry Beckman

Doc Marn

Henry Beckman

Acting

Joan Tompkins

Millie Chappel

Joan Tompkins

Acting

Robert Karnes

Edgar Chappel

Robert Karnes

Acting

William Lanteau

Charlie, the Banker

William Lanteau

Acting

John Lasell

Minister

John Lasell

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