
Air Bud(1997)
A lonely boy befriends a stray dog who has a natural talent for basketball and together they experience the highs and lows of life as their friendship remains solid through a series of escapades.


“The Timberwolves Are About To Unleash Their Secret Weapon.”
Josh and Buddy move from basketball to football in this first of several sequels to the original Air Bud.

Kevin Zegers
Josh Framm

Gregory Harrison
Dr. Patrick Sullivan

Cynthia Stevenson
Jackie Framm

Nora Dunn
Natalya

Perry Anzilotti
Popov

Robert Costanzo
Coach Jimmy Fanelli

Shayn Solberg
Tom Stewart

Tim Conway
Fred Davis

Dick Martin
Phil Phil

Suzanne Ristic
Principal Salter
Air Bud: Golden Receiver is a comedy, family film released in 1998 exploring themes of sports, american football, sequel, dog, golden retriever, boy and dog. Directed by Richard Martin, it stars Kevin Zegers, Gregory Harrison, Cynthia Stevenson. Josh and Buddy move from basketball to football in this first of several sequels to the original Air Bud.
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