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The Littlest Outlaw

Play trailer Poster for The Littlest Outlaw Released Dec 22, 1955 1h 15m Kids & Family Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ten-year-old Pablito (Andres Velázquez) is so attached to a horse that is treated cruelly by his stepfather that he runs off with the animal. On the run, Pablito is befriended by a priest (Joseph Calleia), who offers the boy shelter in his village. When the horse runs away, Pablito and the priest set out to find it. Eventually they track the animal to a bullfighting arena, where it is being used to goad on the bulls, and the pair attempts to rescue the horse.
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If its story isn't particularly believable, The Littlest Outlaw still exports Disney's family-friendly formula to Mexico with thoroughly charming results.

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Dorothy Masters New York Daily News Along with the vast appeal evoked by a winsome boy and a condemned animal on the run, Walt Disney's The Littlest Outlaw is enhanced by its excellent camera record of Mexican scenics and moires. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Mildred Martin Philadelphia Inquirer Boy and horse move staunchly through the action, doing what seems to come naturally, and Joseph Calleia offers a warmly likable, sometimes humorous performance as the friendly padre. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Whitney Willaims Variety Director Roberto Gavaldon takes this basic situation and weaves skillful action, centering his story on Andres Velasquez, whose performance has seldom been equaled by a child thesp in point of appeal. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Moira Walsh America Magazine There is a good deal of the charm of a fairy story about the picture and also some superb riding sequences. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Frank Morriss Winnipeg Free Press Winning, honest, and wistfully touching. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Harry MacArthur Washington Star Director Gavaldon has managed to linger over a picture here and there that doesn't do much to advance the action, too, without noticably damaging his picture's pace. This is a good trick if you can do it and Mr. Gavaldon obviously can. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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r 9 A nice film. 'The Littlest Outlaw' isn't extraordinary, though it has a lot of heart and a story that you can't help but get attached to. I enjoyed the mini adventure feel that this has to it, as we follow Pablito on the run. Pablito is portrayed by Andrés Velázquez. He isn't anything special, yet I still care for the character thanks to the likeable nature of Velázquez; similar case for Laila Maley's Celita. Pedro Armendáriz and Rodolfo Acosta are solid in their roles of Torres and Chato, but it's Joseph Calleia who stands out as Padre; becoming a father figure for Pablito, which comes across as charming. The only negative here is the questionable animal welfare. I know nowadays you can make an animal do things without putting them in danger, I just doubt that was as easy a thing to do back in 1955. I don't see any horror stories online though, so perhaps it's not as bad as it looks at times. It's a rather short film, one that probably could've been expanded and built upon. Nevertheless, it is still a production that I had an entertaining enough time watching. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Corny but entertaining Disney film about the son of a horse trainer who wants to save a horse from being sold to a Mexican general with bad intentions towards the horse. I will give this film credit for avoiding stereotypes better than most films of the era and a also for casting actual latino actors to play all of the roles for a film set in Mexico. Nothing brilliant here or even on the level of "The Red Pony" but it was entertaining enough. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review s r A Disney film that is good for the whole family. It's not as great as other classics, but it has its place as it captures Mexican culture. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member About a Mexican boy who runs away with a doomed jumping horse, THE LITTLEST OUTLAW doesn't quite have the staying power of a Disney classic, but it's still a nice little film. The cinematography is lovely, and the cast plays their roles with sincerity and heart. The only oddity may be the somewhat "Americanized" dialogue, but that's hardly a deal breaker. Good family entertainment overall. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A unique live-action Disney film shot and set in Mexico. It's a feel-good family story about a boy and the love of his horse. The unknown, Andres Velasquez, was likable as Pablito. (First and only viewing - 11/9/2010) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ten-year-old Pablito (Andres Velázquez) is so attached to a horse that is treated cruelly by his stepfather that he runs off with the animal. On the run, Pablito is befriended by a priest (Joseph Calleia), who offers the boy shelter in his village. When the horse runs away, Pablito and the priest set out to find it. Eventually they track the animal to a bullfighting arena, where it is being used to goad on the bulls, and the pair attempts to rescue the horse.
Director
Roberto Gavaldón
Producer
Larry Lansburgh
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 1955, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 15m
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