The Great Dan Patch
| The Great Dan Patch | |
|---|---|
Film still with Gail Russell and John Hoyt (center)  | |
| Directed by | Joseph M. Newman | 
| Written by | John Taintor Foote | 
| Produced by | Edward Dein (associate producer) John Taintor Foote (producer) W. R. Frank (executive producer)  | 
| Starring | See below | 
| Cinematography | Gilbert Warrenton | 
| Music by | Rudy Schrager | 
Production company  | W. R. Frank Productions  | 
| Distributed by | United Artists | 
Release date  | 
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Running time  | 94 minutes | 
| Country | United States | 
| Language | English | 
The Great Dan Patch is a 1949 American drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman about the pacing horse Dan Patch. The film is also known as Ride a Reckless Mile (American reissue title), and Dan Patch.