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2 August 1978 (USA)
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Newest, brightest, happiest film of the year!
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Nominated for Oscar.
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Cast
(in credits order) | Mickey Rooney | ... | Gus |
 | Pernell Roberts | ... | Jamison |
 | Stephanie Zimbalist | ... | Kelly Mitchell |
 | Michael Sharrett | ... | Chris Mitchell |
 | Alice Faye | ... | The Waitress (Alice) |
| Gene Evans | ... | Sheriff Andrews |
 | James Stewart | ... | Clovis Mitchell |
 | Mike Mazurki | ... | Apollo |
| Robert Lussier | ... | Finch |
 | Lane Davies | ... | Allan Fogerty |
| William Flatley | ... | Truck Driver |
| James Reynolds | ... | Officer Wilson (as James V. Reynolds) |
| Rayford Barnes | ... | Reward Seeker |
| W.D. Goodman | ... | Mighty Manuel |
| Hank Metheney | ... | Referee |
| Buck Young | ... | T.V. Announcer |
| David Himes | ... | Father in Camper |
| Ron Honthaner | ... | Official |
| Ed Vasgersian | ... | Lee |
| Bob Cashell | ... | Ed |
| Robyn Cawiezell | ... | Girl in Casino |
 | Gary Davis | ... | Motorcycle Officer |
| Ralph Garrett | ... | Kennelman |
| Pete Kellett | ... | Security Guard |
| Klause Hense | ... | Helicopter Pilot |
| Carl Nielsen | ... | Mr. Kern |
| Regina Waldon | ... | Mrs. Kern |
| Roger Jenkins Jr. | ... | Member of the Mike Curb Congregation |
| Maureen Smith | ... | Member of the Mike Curb Congregation |
| Nanci Bergman | ... | Member of the Mike Curb Congregation |
| Lynda Chase | ... | Member of the Mike Curb Congregation |
| Eddie D'Angelo | ... | Member of the Mike Curb Congregation |
| Mark McGee | ... | Member of the Mike Curb Congregation |
| Mary Bennett | ... | Member of the Mike Curb Congregation |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Lassie | ... | Lassie |
| Boy | ... | Lassie (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Don Chaffey | |||
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| Robert B. Sherman | (story) & | |
| Richard M. Sherman | (story) | |
| Jean Holloway | (screenplay) and | |
| Robert B. Sherman | (screenplay) & | |
| Richard M. Sherman | (screenplay) | |
Produced by | |||
| William Beaudine Jr. | .... | producer | |
| Bonita Granville | .... | producer (as Bonita Granville Wrather) | |
Original Music by | |||
| Irwin Kostal | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Michael D. Margulies | (as Michael Margulies) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| John C. Horger | |||
Casting by | |||
| David Graham | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| George Troast | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Carl Biddiscombe | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Jo McCarthy | .... | hairdresser | |
| Robert Norin | .... | makeup artist (as Robert N. Norin) | |
Production Management | |||
| Jack Sonntag | .... | production manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Don Torpin | .... | assistant director | |
Art Department | |||
| Sal Sommatino | .... | property master | |
Sound Department | |||
| David Schneiderman | .... | boom operator | |
| Bill Varney | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Keith A. Wester | .... | sound mixer | |
Special Effects by | |||
| William H. Schirmer | .... | special effects coordinator | |
Stunts | |||
| Carol Daniels | .... | stunt driver | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Chuy Elizondo | .... | camera operator (as Jesus 'Chuy' Elizondo) | |
| Tom Prophet Jr. | .... | key grip | |
| Bill Tenny | .... | gaffer | |
| Ernie Reed | .... | camera operator (uncredited) | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Ed Wynigear | .... | costumer | |
| Ed Wynigear | .... | wardrobe | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Dick Darling | .... | assistant editor (as Richard W. Darling Jr.) | |
Music Department | |||
| Irwin Kostal | .... | conductor | |
| Irwin Kostal | .... | music arranger | |
| Irwin Kostal | .... | music supervisor | |
| Richard M. Sherman | .... | songs: music and lyrics by | |
| Robert B. Sherman | .... | songs: music and lyrics by | |
| Sid Sidney | .... | music coordinator | |
| Sid Sidney | .... | music editor | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Bud Thompson | .... | transportation | |
| Robert Sonntag | .... | driver (uncredited) | |
Other crew | |||
| Martin Allen | .... | choreographer | |
| Scottie Cummings | .... | assistant to producers | |
| Susan Feldman | .... | secretary to director | |
| Giedra Rackauskas | .... | auditor | |
| Rose Steinberg | .... | script supervisor (as Rose Steinberg Wapner) | |
| Robert Weatherwax | .... | assistant trainer: Lassie | |
| Rudd Weatherwax | .... | owner and trainer: Lassie | |
| Sam Williamson | .... | assistant trainer: Lassie | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- The International Picture Show Company (1978) (USA) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1981) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
- Westheimer Company titles and opticals (as Westheimer Co.)
- Ryder Sound Services sound
- Samuel Goldwyn Studios re-recording (as Goldwyn Studios)
- Burbank Editorial Service Inc. sound effects
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James Stewart recalled that he accepted the role of the grandfather because it was the only "family-friendly" script he had been offered. After the movie received poor reviews and flopped at the box office, he decided to semi-retire from acting.See more »
Goofs:
Errors in geography: Jamison takes Lassie to his estate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she escapes. You see her running, chased by a helicopter, and she finally goes over what looks like a cliff. In the next scene she gets up and limps away, but suddenly she is in Zion National Park, which is in Utah.See more »
Movie Connections:
Version of Lassie Come Home (1943)See more »
Soundtrack:
When You're LovedSee more »
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This is basically a revamp of Lassie Come Home. James Stewart is forced into giving up the family pet when a sly neighbour says she belongs to him. He takes the dog from California all the way to Colorado but naturally she escapes and makes her way home, just as Stewart's grandson runs away to find her. It's all one big cross country adventure that just doesn't come off as well as LCH. The young boy is annoying, the songs are awful, and Mickey Rooney's cameo with a wrestler friend is just downright strange. But, James Stewart is a treat as usual, really the perfect grandfather. 7/10