| Benjamin Eroen | ... | Billy | |
| Anthony Simmons | ... | William | |
| Cooper Cameron | ... | Little Boy on Boat | |
| Sharon Cameron | ... | Mother on Boat | |
| Donna Lynne Migliore | ... | Billy's Mom | |
| Rick Gibson-Schwob | ... | Billy's Stepfather | |
| Dwan Smith | ... | Rat Woman | |
| Barry Philips | ... | Mike | |
| Allan Trapp | ... | Wayne | |
| Keith Harrison Maxwell | ... | Tom | |
| Jeanne Hill | ... | Mrs. Bentley | |
| Ron Eroen | ... | JB | |
| Leon Ozark | ... | BJ | |
| Christopher W. Fell | ... | Captain Kean | |
| Brynne Cameron | ... | Emma | |
| Margy Moore | ... | Dr. Sally Johnson | |
| Michael Pearce | ... | Veterinary Assistant | |
| Andre Bellelo | ... | Maitre d' | |
| Tina Powers | ... | Tour Guide | |
| Steve Smith | ... | Inquisitive Tourist | |
| Bettina Zoso | ... | Tourist's Wife | |
| Chris Webb | ... | Bratty Brother | |
| Natalie Webb | ... | Bratty Sister | |
| Vincent Fazzari | ... | Golf Cart Mechanic | |
| Howard Finkelstein | ... | Tow Truck Driver | |
| Jacques Touquerre | ... | Business Man | |
| Cy Nute | ... | Gunter | |
| Lou Rucker | ... | Glass Bottom Boat Captain | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Jack Tucker | ... | Businessman (uncredited) | |
Directed by | |||
| Richard Harding Gardner | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Richard Harding Gardner | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| Robert W. Mann | .... | executive producer | |
| Carol Schuler | .... | associate producer | |
| Monica Webb | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Lou Forestieri | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| John Huneck | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Jack Tucker | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Keith Harrison Maxwell | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Michael Pearce | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Edna Welthorpe | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Sonia Bogosian | .... | makeup/wardrobe | |
Production Management | |||
| James Magowan | .... | unit production manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Lisa Crosby | .... | second assistant director | |
| Marshall Crosby | .... | first assistant director | |
Art Department | |||
| Bettina Zoso | .... | property master | |
Sound Department | |||
| Andy Griffith | .... | sound editor | |
| Andre Perreault | .... | sound supervisor | |
| Aletha Rodgers | .... | production sound | |
| Jeff M. Sliney | .... | foley mixer | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| R.J. Basile | .... | still photographer | |
| David Mackay | .... | gaffer | |
| Steven H. Smith | .... | first assistant camera (as Steve Smith) | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Alan Ravick | .... | assistant editor | |
Other crew | |||
| John Charles | .... | software engineer: Sony DAC | |
| Halima Fielding | .... | script supervisor | |
| Howard Finkelstein | .... | dog handler and trainer | |
| S.E.A. Peterson | .... | studio teacher | |
| Randy Tede | .... | title designer | |
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Billy is a 10 year old boy who is set to visit his father on Catalina Island. His mother and stepfather don't really show him much affection but they refuse to let Billy live with his father. This is because William, the dad, is a wacky inventor who does not have a steady income, as of yet. Once on Catalina, Billy finds an injured dog and he and his dad take the canine to visit a pretty veterinarian, who also has a daughter, Emily; she is near Billy's age. The four of them befriend each other. Billy, however, has a secret. The dog can talk to him! He needs Billy's help in finding his owner, who may have been kidnapped. Can Billy and Emily solve the mystery, with help, of course, from conversations with and encouragement from the dog? This film is an absolute joy, from beginning to end. From policemen in their underwear to Billy pretending to be blind and more, this story unfolds with a laugh at every turn. The dog is adorable, the children are sweet without being coy, and the parents are appropriately befuddled, yet charming. The sight gags alone are a wonderful reason to give this film a try. Catalina Island's beauty is also something to treasure. It may take some searching but parents everywhere should try to locate this film at a library or video store. No bones about it, this film would make a happy memory for any child or for one who is young at heart.