The Magic of Lassie (1978)
August 2, 1978Release Date
The Magic of Lassie (1978)
August 2, 1978Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Mickey Rooney
Gus
Pernell Roberts
Jamison
Stephanie Zimbalist
Kelly Mitchell
Michael Sharrett
Chris Mitchell
Alice Faye
The Waitress (Alice)
Gene Evans
Sheriff Andrews
James Stewart
Clovis Mitchell
Mike Mazurki
Apollo
Robert Lussier
Finch
Lane Davies
Allan Fogerty
William Flatley
Truck Driver
James Reynolds
Officer Wilson
Rayford Barnes
Reward Seeker
W.D. Goodman
Mighty Manuel
Hank Metheney
Referee
Buck Young
T.V. Announcer
David Himes
Father in Camper
Ron Honthaner
Official
Ed Vasgersian
Lee
Bob Cashell
Ed
Robin Cawiezell
Girl in Casino
Gary Davis
Motorcycle Officer
Ralph Garrett
Kennelman
Pete Kellett
Security Guard
Klause Hense
Helicopter Pilot
Carl Nielsen
Mr. Kern
Regina Waldon
Mrs. Kern
William Beaudine Jr.
Producer
Bonita Granville
Producer
Jack Wrather
Executive Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
John C. Horger
Editor
Media.
Details.
Release DateAugust 2, 1978
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Content RatingG
Filming LocationsUtah, United States of America
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The Magic of Lassie is a 1978 American musical drama film directed by Don Chaffey, and starring Lassie, James Stewart (in his final appearance in a domestically-released live action feature film), Stephanie Zimbalist, Pernell Roberts and Michael Sharrett, with cameo appearances by Mickey Rooney and Alice Faye (in her final film role). Stewart appeared in one of only three musical film roles that he played: the first was Born to Dance (1936) in which he introduced the Cole Porter standard "Easy To Love" and the second was Pot O' Gold (1941). The screenplay and song score are supplied by the prolific Sherman Brothers, who worked as staff songwriters for Walt Disney and wrote songs for his films such as Mary Poppins (1964). Their song "When You're Loved" was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Original Song" and was sung by Debby Boone. It is also the only musical film featuring Lassie.
Released in the wake of Star Wars, the film was critically panned as old-fashioned, and flopped at the box office. Critics expressed dismay at Stewart singing unmemorable songs as the grandfather. Following the film's failure, he semiretired from acting.