The Strawberry Roan (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, The Strawberry Roan is a western film directed by John English, running about 79 minutes. “A great horse story! A great heart story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Joe is paralyzed as he is bucked by a wild horse, a strawberry roan. Angered, his father, Walt, tries to shoot the horse but is stopped by his foreman, Gene Autry. The roan escapes and Autry, told to leave the ranch by Walt, finds and trains the horse, now named Champ, in hopes that by returning it to Joe it will provide him with the will to overcome his disability.
Who’s in it. The Strawberry Roan stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Champion as Champ, the Strawberry Roan, Gloria Henry as Connie Bailey and Jack Holt as Walt Bailey, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strawberry Roan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strawberry Roan tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strawberry Roan (1948)?
- In US, The Strawberry Roan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Strawberry Roan?
- The Strawberry Roan stars Gene Autry, Champion, Gloria Henry, Jack Holt and Pat Buttram.
- When was The Strawberry Roan released?
- The Strawberry Roan was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.