The Magic of Lassie (1979)
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This first Lassie film in nearly three decades (discounting the various feature-length compilations of Lassie TV episodes) is worth watching for its veteran cast. Lassie is legally wrested from freckled-faced Michael Sharrett by evil Pernell Roberts, who hopes that the kid's grandpa Jimmy… More This first Lassie film in nearly three decades (discounting the various feature-length compilations of Lassie TV episodes) is worth watching for its veteran cast. Lassie is legally wrested from freckled-faced Michael Sharrett by evil Pernell Roberts, who hopes that the kid's grandpa Jimmy Stewart will sell his valuable vineyards to "ransom" the dog. Roberts' scheme falls through, and Lassie makes her getaway, embarking upon a grueling trek to be reunited with her young master. Alice Faye, looking very well preserved, shows up to sing a song or two. Also contributing vocally are Pat Boone and Debby Boone and The Mike Curb Congregation; even Stewart gets to sing (he hasn't improved much since his last singing role in Broadway Melody of 1936, but you gotta love him). About the only cast member in The Magic of Lassie who doesn't sing is Mike Mazurki. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Don Chaffey
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family
G,
- In Theaters
- Aug 2, 1978 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 21, 1991
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
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Cast
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James Stewart
as Clovis Mitchell
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Mickey Rooney
as Gus
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Pernell Roberts
as Jamison
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Stephanie Zimbalist
as Kelly Mitchell
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Michael Sharrett
as Chris Mitchall
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Alice Faye
as Alice
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Gene Evans
as Sheriff Andrews
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William Flatley
as Truck Driver
- Lassie the Dog
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Robert Lussier
as Finch
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Mike Mazurki
as Apollo
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James V. Reynolds
as Officer Wilson
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Lane Davies
as Allan Fogerty
