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The Magic of Lassie
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The Magic of Lassie

1978-08-02 · 100 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Adventure · Family

Lassie is claimed from his family by a "former owner" and then braves a cross country trip to rejoin the ones that love her.

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Directors
Don Chaffey
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyGus
Pernell RobertsPernell RobertsJamison
Stephanie ZimbalistStephanie ZimbalistKelly Mitchell
Michael SharrettMichael SharrettChris Mitchell
Alice FayeAlice FayeThe Waitress (Alice)
Gene EvansGene EvansSheriff Andrews
James StewartJames StewartClovis Mitchell
Mike MazurkiMike MazurkiApollo
Robert LussierRobert LussierFinch
Lane DaviesLane DaviesAllan Fogerty
William FlatleyTruck Driver
James ReynoldsJames ReynoldsOfficer Wilson
Rayford BarnesRayford BarnesReward Seeker
W.D. GoodmanMighty Manuel
Hank MetheneyReferee
Buck YoungBuck YoungT.V. Announcer
David HimesFather in Camper
Ron HonthanerOfficial
Ed VasgersianLee
Bob CashellEd

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