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David Janssen
Dealey
Patti Page
Liz
Walter Winchell
Walter Winchell
Mickey Shaughnessy
Sergeant
Robert Strauss
Sammy Boy
Arnold Stang
Peewee
Louis Quinn
Dimmy
Gale Gordon
Colonel
Dick Patterson
Perky
David Kory
Dondi
Joan Staley
Sally
William Wellman Jr.
Ted
Susan Kelly
Lt. Calhoun
John Melfi
Jo-Jo
Bonnie Scott
Gladdy
Nola Thorp
Candy
Dorothy Granger
Woman in Grape Hat
Del Moore
Police Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Zugsmith
- Screenplay & Story
- Gus Edson, Albert Zugsmith, Irwin Hasen
- Original Score
- Tommy Morgan
- Original Title
- Dondi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Photoplay Associates, Albert Zugsmith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Zugsmith
Gus Edson, Albert Zugsmith, Irwin Hasen
Tommy Morgan
Carl E. Guthrie
Edward Curtiss
Gus Edson, Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Zugsmith
Director
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Roger J. Weinberg
Costume Design
Charles Arrico
Costume Design
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Tommy Morgan
Original Music Composer
Gus Edson
Producer
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Albert Zugsmith
Writer
Gus Edson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dondi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dondi about?
World War II GIs adopt an Italian war orphan.
Who directed Dondi?
Dondi was directed by Albert Zugsmith.
Who stars in Dondi?
The principal cast of Dondi includes David Janssen, Patti Page, Walter Winchell, Mickey Shaughnessy, Robert Strauss.
When was Dondi released and how long is it?
Dondi was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Dondi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dondi was composed by Tommy Morgan.
Is Dondi based on a book or true story?
Dondi is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Gus Edson", Comic Book: "Irwin Hasen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dondi?
Dondi holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).