Bingo (1991)

A runaway circus dog befriends a young boy who has trouble fitting in with his friends.

Director:

Matthew Robbins

Writer:

Jim Strain

Stars:

Cindy Williams, David Rasche, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cindy Williams	...	Natalie Devlin
David Rasche	...	Hal Devlin
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.	...	Chuckie Devlin
David French	...	Chickie Devlin
Kurt Fuller	...	Lennie
Joe Guzaldo	...	Eli
Glenn Shadix	...	Duke
Janet Wright	...	Waitress
Wayne Robson	...	Four Eyes
Suzie Plakson	...	Ginger
Simon Webb	...	Steve
Tamsin Kelsey	...	Bunny
Norman Browning	...	Prosecutor
James Kidnie	...	Defense Attorney
Blu Mankuma	...	Motorcycle Cop

Storyline

When circus dog Bingo runs away from the Big Top, he saves the life of Chuckie, a young boy who is having trouble fitting in. The two quickly become best friends--skateboarding, playing pinball, and doing math homework together. But Chuckie's parents discover the stowaway pooch and make no bones about the fact that Bingo will not accompany them on their cross-country move. What follows is a heart-warming 1000-mile adventure of puppy love and loyalty as Bingo and Chuckie encounter nutty characters and hilarious situations in their quest to be reunited. Dog catchers, kidnappers, hospitals, and not even prison can keep these two apart.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | circus | boy | prison | dog movie | 

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Taglines:

Starring the coolest circus pup in town!

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Rasche who plays Hal Devlin and Kurt Fuller who plays Lennie appeared in an episode of Sledge Hammer! titled "Hammer Hits the Rock" from the Second Season.

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Goofs

After Bingo pulls off all of Chuckie's clothes, in one shot you can see Chuckie wearing underwear.

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Quotes

Lennie Smith: Ya know, it wouldn't hurt you to sign a petition every once in a while!

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: The Fantastic Four (2015)

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Soundtracks

BINGO
Performed by Joey Scarbury (as Joey Scarbari)

User Reviews

Two thumbs up, and a wagging tail.

I know a lot of people on here gave this movie a bad review, but when I read those the only words going through my head are "What the f**k???" Geez, people. Don't you get it? The point of this movie is to be a spoof of all the other lame ones, but to be enjoyable because it's not really one of those at all. I mean, it is (but only because it's spoofing...SPOOF-ING!), but it has a good sense of humor and tone to it. I couldn't get enough of the dog. I taped it back in...probably 6th grade, and I'm planning on watching it tonight!!! I really enjoy this movie because, who can't love a dog with such a human-like character to him? Hmm??? And the people he meets along the way too, haha. It's great. It's a great comedy, I love the part where the crooks are trapped by the police and they realize all the hostages are gone, so they look at Bingo and in the next scene they grab the dog and say "one move and the dog gets it!"...well, it's funnier in the movie. But it's definitely worth the watch. I mean, if you keep an open mind and don't act like the rest of these dufuses who probably started the movie with a negative response and kept with it not even WANTING to enjoy it. Geez, give it a chance. And even if you don't like it, I think it was worth the experience. Either way there are funny parts in the movie. Has Lassie ever gone to jail? Has Willy ever been to a place where they serve killer whale meat on the menu?????? Well, have they?! No. So watch it because it's a SPOOF, not just "another" one of those movies. It's great for everyone...except for angry men, and bitchy women.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

9 August 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bingo

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,141,360, 11 August 1991

Gross USA:

$8,667,684

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$8,667,684

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1