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The Magic of Lassie

The Magic of Lassie

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Overview

Lassie is claimed from his family by a "former owner" and then braves a cross country trip to rejoin the ones that love her.

Directed by Don Chaffey
Written by Jean Holloway, Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman
Produced by William Beaudine Jr., Bonita Granville
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Top Cast

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Gus

Pernell Roberts

Pernell Roberts

Jamison

Stephanie Zimbalist

Stephanie Zimbalist

Kelly Mitchell

Michael Sharrett

Michael Sharrett

Chris Mitchell

Alice Faye

Alice Faye

The Waitress (Alice)

Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Sheriff Andrews

James Stewart

James Stewart

Clovis Mitchell

Mike Mazurki

Mike Mazurki

Apollo

Robert Lussier

Robert Lussier

Finch

Lane Davies

Lane Davies

Allan Fogerty

Themes & Keywords

lassie

About The Magic of Lassie

The Magic of Lassie is a drama, adventure, family film released in 1978 exploring themes of lassie. Directed by Don Chaffey, it stars Mickey Rooney, Pernell Roberts, Stephanie Zimbalist. Lassie is claimed from his family by a "former owner" and then braves a cross country trip to rejoin the ones that love her.

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