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Mooch

  • TV Movie
  • 19741974
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 51m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
162
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Higgins in Mooch (1974)
  • Comedy
  • Family
A dog named Mooch comes to Hollywood and tries to make it in show business with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor (narrator).A dog named Mooch comes to Hollywood and tries to make it in show business with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor (narrator).A dog named Mooch comes to Hollywood and tries to make it in show business with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor (narrator).
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
162
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Erdman
  • Writers
    • Jerry Devine
    • Jim Backus
  • Stars
    • Vincent Price
    • James Darren
    • Jill St. John
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Erdman
  • Writers
    • Jerry Devine
    • Jim Backus
  • Stars
    • Vincent Price
    • James Darren
    • Jill St. John
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    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Vincent Price and Higgins in Mooch (1974)
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    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Vincent Priceas Vincent Price
    James Darren
    James Darren
    • James Darrenas James Darren
    Jill St. John
    Jill St. John
    • Jill St. Johnas Jill St. John
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Jim Backusas Jim Backus
    John Harding
    • Dr. Hackettas Dr. Hackett
    Kim Hamilton
    Kim Hamilton
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Gino Conforti
    Gino Conforti
    • Hairdresseras Hairdresser
    Jerry Hausner
    Jerry Hausner
    • Produceras Producer
    Bert Holland
    Bert Holland
    • Attendantas Attendant
    Grace Albertson
    • Lady with Catas Lady with Cat
    Jay Jostyn
    • Man with Duckas Man with Duck
    Lynne Lipton
    Lynne Lipton
    • Moochas Mooch
    • (voice)
    Bettye Ackerman
    Bettye Ackerman
    • Bettye Ackermanas Bettye Ackerman
    • (uncredited)
    Marty Allen
    Marty Allen
    • Marty Allenas Marty Allen
    • (uncredited)
    Henny Backus
    • Henny Backusas Henny Backus
    • (uncredited)
    Kathie Browne
    Kathie Browne
    • Kathie Browne - Party Guestas Kathie Browne - Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Burton
    Richard Burton
    • Narrator (voice)as Narrator (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller
    • Phyllis Dilleras Phyllis Diller
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Erdman
    • Writers
      • Jerry Devine
      • Jim Backus
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    Storyline

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    A dog named Mooch comes to Hollywood and tries to make it in show business with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor (narrator).
    • narrator
    • dog
    • voice over
    • veterinarian
    • television star
    • 27 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Higgins was able to convey a broad range of emotions through his facial expressions. His trainer, Frank Inn, told reporters that Higgins was the smartest dog he had ever worked with and noted that during his prime years in television, he learned one new trick or routine per week and retained these routines from year to year, making it possible for him to take on increasingly varied and complex roles. Higgins' tricks included yawning and sneezing on cue.
    • Soundtracks
      Mooch (Title Song)
      Music by Don Piestrup (uncredited)
      Lyrics by Ann Nicolaysen
      Sung by Sonny Curtis

    User reviews12

    Review
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    8/10
    Fun Family Entertainment and for All Dog Lovers
    A cute film for preschoolers through adults. Children will love "Mooch" as she romps all over Hollywood in search of her "big break." "Mooch" is all dog as she relies on her wit and charm (and a little advice from Zza Zza Gabor) to win the heart of "Hollywood." Adults, especially the "Boomers" will enjoy the archival footage of the early 1970's Hollywood. The supporting cast includes a good variety of famous TV and film stars. Zza Zza Gabor's intermittent narration is never distracting. The film's running time of 55 minutes makes it an excellent choice for family gatherings, after-school programs, dog parties and the like.
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    • patpardo
    • Nov 9, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1974 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mooch Goes to Hollywood
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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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