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A Dog's Best Friend
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A Dog's Best Friend

1959-12-20 · 70 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Western

A young orphan rejects his foster parents and instead turns to a German shepherd whose master was recently murdered. Stumbling on some evidence, the boy is rescued from the killer by his dog.

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
United Artists, Premium Pictures Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger MobleyRoger MobleyPip Wheeler
Jimmy BairdJimmy BairdJimmy Thurman
Terry Ann RossAmy Thurman
Bill WilliamsBill WilliamsWesley 'Wes' Thurman
Marcia HendersonMarcia HendersonMillie Thurman
Roy EngelRoy EngelSheriff Dan Murdock
Charles CooperCharles CooperDeputy Sheriff Bill Beamer
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonRoy Janney
George EldredgeGeorge EldredgeDr. Lannon (uncredited)
Herman HackHerman HackMinor Role (uncredited)
Jack KenneyJack KenneyMotel Proprietor (uncredited)

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