The Magic of Lassie (1978)
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- G
- 1h 40min
- Drama, Family
- 02 Aug 1978 (USA)
- Movie
Lassie is trying to find her way home. She will have to run all the way from Colorado to California. Her loving owner is looking for her too.
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Award:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Cast
| Mickey Rooney | ... |
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| Pernell Roberts | ... |
Jamison
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| Stephanie Zimbalist | ... |
Kelly Mitchell
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| Michael Sharrett | ... |
Chris Mitchell
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| Alice Faye | ... |
The Waitress (Alice)
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| Gene Evans | ... |
Sheriff Andrews
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| James Stewart | ... |
Clovis Mitchell
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| Mike Mazurki | ... |
Apollo
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Robert Lussier | ... |
Finch
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| Lane Davies | ... |
Allan Fogerty
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| William Flatley | ... |
Truck Driver
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| James Reynolds | ... |
Officer Wilson
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| Rayford Barnes | ... |
Reward Seeker
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W.D. Goodman | ... |
Mighty Manuel
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Hank Metheney | ... |
Referee
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| Buck Young | ... |
T.V. Announcer
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David Himes | ... |
Father in Camper
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Ron Honthaner | ... |
Official
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Ed Vasgersian | ... |
Lee
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Bob Cashell | ... |
Ed
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Robyn Cawiezell | ... |
Girl in Casino
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| Gary Davis | ... |
Motorcycle Officer
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Ralph Garrett | ... |
Kennelman
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| Pete Kellett | ... |
Security Guard
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Klause Hense | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
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Carl Nielsen | ... |
Mr. Kern
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Regina Waldon | ... |
Mrs. Kern
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Roger Jenkins Jr. | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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Maureen Smith | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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Nanci Bergman | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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Lynda Chase | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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Eddie D'Angelo | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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Mark McGee | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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Mary Bennett | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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Kiesha Wright | ... |
Member of the Mike Curb Congregation
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| Lassie | ... |
Lassie
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Boy | ... |
Lassie (uncredited)
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Raven Grey Eagle | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Don Chaffey | ||
Written by
| 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) |
| Jack Wrather | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Irwin Kostal | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Michael D. Margulies | ... | (as Michael Margulies) |
Editing by
| John C. Horger | ||
Editorial Department
| Dick Darling | ... | assistant editor (as Richard W. Darling Jr.) |
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 |
| Craig Beaudine | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Wally Jones | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Sal Sommatino | ... | property master |
| Anthony P. Cellucci | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Lavar Emert | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Harold Murphy | ... | construction foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Schneiderman | ... | boom operator |
| Bill Varney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Keith A. Wester | ... | sound mixer |
| David Sanucci | ... | sound cableman (uncredited) |
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 |
| John Caroll | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Robert Duggan | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Durward Graybill | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Marc Margulies | ... | film loader (uncredited) |
| Charles Minsky | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Mike Parker | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Ernie Reed | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Michael Scott | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Lonnie Stewart | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ed Wynigear | ... | costumer / wardrobe |
| Maureen Gates | ... | costumer: women (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Tony Stimolo | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Morris I. Diamond | ... | music supervisor |
| Irwin Kostal | ... | conductor / music arranger / music supervisor |
| Richard M. Sherman | ... | songs: music and lyrics by |
| Robert B. Sherman | ... | songs: music and lyrics by |
| Sid Sidney | ... | music coordinator / music editor |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rose Steinberg | ... | script supervisor (as Rose Steinberg Wapner) |
Transportation Department
| Bud Thompson | ... | transportation |
| Robert Sonntag | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Martin Allen | ... | choreographer |
| Scottie Cummings | ... | assistant to producers |
| Susan Feldman | ... | secretary to director |
| Giedra Rackauskas | ... | auditor |
| Robert Weatherwax | ... | assistant trainer: Lassie |
| Rudd Weatherwax | ... | owner and trainer: Lassie |
| Sam Williamson | ... | assistant trainer: Lassie |
| Eve Light Honthaner | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Ron Weber | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- The International Picture Show Company (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- Enterprise Pictures Limited (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1979) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Televersal (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- TF1 (1980) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1981) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Intergroove Media (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sandrews Video (1993) (Sweden) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Westheimer Company (titles and opticals)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound)
- Samuel Goldwyn Studios (re-recording)
- Burbank Editorial Service Inc. (sound effects)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Welcome Lassie Home...And Put the Magic Back Into Movie-Going! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | 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 | 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 | Featured in The Last Married Couple in America/Cruising/Just Tell Me What You Want/Hero At Large/Saturn 3 (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Rose Is Not A Rose See more » |