Leyenda

You know, it's the sort of film that's near impossible to write about because it's the simplicity of it all that makes it worth watching. The kind of film that I could never watch again yet after taking it in I had a smile on my face and a little lump in my throat. The film sees Fred MacMurray as a sort of drifting cowhand type who gets given a job by pocket dynamo rancher gal Anne Baxter. This brings him into contact with a wild horse known as Smoky and a true friendship between man and beast blossoms. Enter nasty man who steals horse away.......

There's few surprises along the way and the dialogue is often stilted, but it hits the spot of most who come into contact with it. It's directed by Louis King and the support cast features Bruce Cabot and a warbling merrily Burl Ives. Location work is out of Utah, while the film's interesting trivia sees it as the first known film work of Western character actor Slim Pickens. Safe family friendly Oater that is as warm as Grandma's freshly cooked apple pie. 7/10

I saw this movie as a pre-teen when it was first released and it has been one of my favorite films among the hundreds I have seen. Bring along the kleenex for this movie will bring tears to the eyes of everyone.

I can still remember walking home in silence beside my mother after having seen Smokey at our local Loew's theater in Yonkers, New York. I was so moved by this film, that I have never forgotten it. That was over 50 years ago and I only wish that a VHS or DVD copy was available so that I would be able to share this movie with my children and grandchildren. I enjoyed Smokey far better than National Velvet or Black Beauty. Fred MacMurray is excellent as the lead who has to deal with the emotional upheaval of losing his beloved horse. What happens to this fine animal will cause you to get a few lumps in your throat before the finale. A keeper if we could manage to find a copy!

It's a funny, romantic, suspenseful, tearjerker all rolled up into one movie. I have been looking for a copy of this movie for a very long time. the one time that I found copies of it I did not have a credit card, so unfortunately i missed out. I would love to have this movie for my kids to watch.

I have been looking for this film on DVD or VHS for at least 10 years. This is one of the best horse movies of all time. It is joyful and tearful, but a story of intense love for a horse. About a black stallion that Fred Mac Murray names "Smoky" because where there is fire there is Smoke. This story needs to be released in Digital DVD format. I have been a movie collector for over 45 years, this is one that everybody should see. A true family picture that displays a great tenderness, love, devotion, and courage that you will always remember. The stars Fred Mac Murray, Anne Baxter, and Burl Ives are at their best in their performances. Burl Ives a sings "Jimmy Crack Corn and I Don't Care" which fits the horse ranch fare.