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Beethoven's Big Break

Beethoven's Big Break

20085.21h 41m

Overview

Eddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St. Bernard whose fabulous movie "audition" catapults the dog to stardom. However, a trio of unscrupulous ne'er-do-wells have plans to kidnap the famous dog and hold him for ransom.

Directed by Mike Elliott
Written by Derek Rydall, Brian Levant
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Top Cast

Jonathan Silverman

Jonathan Silverman

Eddie

Moisés Arias

Moisés Arias

Billy

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

Patricia

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Sal

Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin

Stanley

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez

Tick

Jennifer Finnigan

Jennifer Finnigan

Lisa

Joey Fatone

Joey Fatone

Bones

Stefanie Scott

Stefanie Scott

Katie

Maria Ford

Maria Ford

Angry Neighbor

Themes & Keywords

st. bernarddog

About Beethoven's Big Break

Beethoven's Big Break is a family, comedy film released in 2008 exploring themes of st. bernard, dog. Directed by Mike Elliott, it stars Jonathan Silverman, Moisés Arias, Rhea Perlman. Eddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St. Bernard whose fabulous movie "audition" catapults the dog to stardom. However, a trio of unscrupulous ne'er-do-wells have plans to kidnap the famous dog and hold him for ransom.

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