The Littlest Horse Thieves

The Littlest Horse Thieves

G 1976 · 104 min · ★ 6.9 · Family, Drama

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.

Directed by Charles Jarrott · Written by Rosemary Anne Sisson

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