Paws (1997)

Alex knows the whereabouts of a stashed-away fortune of $1 million. The mysterious Anja kidnaps him, but he's transferred clues of location of the cash onto computer disk that he gives to ... See full summary »

Director:

Karl Zwicky

Writers:

Harry Cripps (story), Karl Zwicky (story),

Stars:

Billy Connolly, Nathan Cavaleri, Emilie François

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Billy Connolly	...	PC (voice)
Nathan Cavaleri	...	Zac
Emilie François	...	Samantha (as Emilie Francois)
Joe Petruzzi	...	Stephen
Caroline Gillmer	...	Susie
Rachael Blake	...	Amy
Sandy Gore	...	Anja
Freyja Meere	...	Binky
Norman Kaye	...	Alex
Kevin Golsby	...	Commentator
Richard Carter	...	Cafe Owner
Julie Godfrey	...	Sister Deidre
Nick White	...	Zac's Father
Gezelle Byrnes	...	Agnes
Ben Connolly	...	Billy

Storyline

Alex knows the whereabouts of a stashed-away fortune of $1 million. The mysterious Anja kidnaps him, but he's transferred clues of location of the cash onto computer disk that he gives to his dog called PC, who has to find a friend of Alex, Susan.

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Plot Keywords:

computer | dog | talking animal | one word title | talking dog | 

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Taglines:

Some heroes are all talk.

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Australia UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1997 (Australia)

Also Known As:

El gos informàtic

Filming Locations:

CentrePoint Tower, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£137,731 (UK) (13 February 1998)

Gross:

£1,778,391 (UK) (17 April 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Latent Image Productions Pty. Ltd., New South Wales Film & Television Office

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Based on a true story - NOT!!!

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Connections

References My Fair Lady (1964)

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Soundtracks

"Do-Re-Me"
Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

User Reviews

Has a lot of problems but it is bright, breezy and good natured

This flawed but watchable family comedy means well and essentially it is bright, breezy and good natured. The script has its weak spots, Nathan Cavaleri is rather bland as Zac, the story is rather standard and the pace is uneven a little too rushed for my taste. But the film is enjoyable thanks to a cute and appealing little Jack Russell terrier named PC voiced brilliantly by Billy Connolly and some inspired physical comedy and action. It is nicely filmed and the direction is not that bad. Sandy Gore has fun as villainess Anya too.

Overall, "Paws" has a lot of problems but it is a harmless and fun family film. I will say if you want a more adorable, heart warming and fun Australian family film I recommend "Napoleon". 6/10 Bethany Cox