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

Robert Norin
Makeup Artist

George Troast
Art Direction

Jack Wrather
Executive Producer

David Graham
Casting

William Beaudine Jr.
Producer
Media.

Details.
Release DateAugust 2, 1978
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Content RatingG
Filming LocationsUtah, United States
Genres
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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.
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