Rusty: A Dog's Tale
“Never underestimate the brains of a beagle!”
Synopsis
Two orphans named Jory and Tess live with their grandparents. However, their cousins Bart and Bertha try to take them away because the two kids have trust funds from their dead parents. When Bart and Bertha kidnap the newborn puppies, Rusty the dog decides to save them.
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Frank Welker
Boss Duck (voice)
Laraine Newman
Bertha Bimini
Hal Holbrook
Boyd Callahan
Rue McClanahan
Edna Callahan
Blake Foster
Jory
Danielle Keaton
Tess
Charles Fleischer
Bart Bimini
Michael J. Pagan
Dylan Wilson
Rodney Dangerfield
Bandit the Rabbit (voice)
Bobcat Goldthwait
Jet the Turtle (voice)
Doug E. Doug
Turbo the Turtle (voice)
Suzanne Somers
Malley the Dog
Patrick Duffy
Cap the Dog (voice)
Matthew Lawrence
Rusty the Dog (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli
Carney Boss
Jennifer Darling
Mrs. Cluck (voice)
Charlie Adler
Agent the Snake (voice)
Tony Oliver
Gabby the Goat/Rebel the Dog (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shuki Levy
- Screenplay & Story
- Shuki Levy, Shell Danielson
- Original Score
- Inon Zur
- Original Title
- Rusty: A Dog's Tale
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Saban Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shuki Levy
Shuki Levy, Shell Danielson
Inon Zur
Frank Byers
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Department Leadership Roster
Shuki Levy
Writer
Shuki Levy
Director
Shell Danielson
Writer
Inon Zur
Original Music Composer
Yuda Acco
Production Design
Marcelle Chamlee
Costume Design
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty: A Dog's Tale
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What is Rusty: A Dog's Tale about?
Two orphans named Jory and Tess live with their grandparents. However, their cousins Bart and Bertha try to take them away because the two kids have trust funds from their dead parents. When Bart and Bertha kidnap the newborn puppies, Rusty the dog decides to save them.
Who directed Rusty: A Dog's Tale?
Rusty: A Dog's Tale was directed by Shuki Levy.
Who stars in Rusty: A Dog's Tale?
The principal cast of Rusty: A Dog's Tale includes Frank Welker, Laraine Newman, Hal Holbrook, Rue McClanahan, Blake Foster.
When was Rusty: A Dog's Tale released and how long is it?
Rusty: A Dog's Tale was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Rusty: A Dog's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rusty: A Dog's Tale was composed by Inon Zur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rusty: A Dog's Tale?
Rusty: A Dog's Tale holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).