Lad: A Dog
“Here At Last for the Countless Millions Who Have Thrilled to It”
Synopsis
Remember when your favorite face in the world had a wet nose? Eight-year-old Angela Clure is just discovering the special bond that comes with a special canine friend. And through the joy, tragedy and triumph to come, she'll learn a lot about growing up too.
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LAD A DOG ~ Movie 1962 (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-02-23
Top Cast
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Peter Breck
Stephen Tremayne
Peggy McCay
Elizabeth Tremayne
Carroll O'Connor
Hamilcar Q. Glure
Angela Cartwright
Angela
Maurice Dallimore
Lester
Alice Pearce
Hilda
Harry Holcombe
Dr. Maxwell
Charles Fredericks
Sheriff
Jack Daly
White
Lillian Buyeff
Nurse Wooward
Tim Graham
Constable
Nelson Olmsted
Dog Show Judge
Budd Albright
Family Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie H. Martinson, Aram Avakian
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberta Hodes, Albert Payson Terhune, Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Lad: A Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Vanguard Productions (I)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie H. Martinson, Aram Avakian
Roberta Hodes, Albert Payson Terhune, Lillie Hayward
Heinz Roemheld
Bert Glennon
Tom McAdoo
Max Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Roberta Hodes
Writer
Leslie H. Martinson
Director
Aram Avakian
Director
Lillie Hayward
Writer
Max Rosenberg
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Tom McAdoo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Lad: A Dog
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What is Lad: A Dog about?
Remember when your favorite face in the world had a wet nose? Eight-year-old Angela Clure is just discovering the special bond that comes with a special canine friend. And through the joy, tragedy and triumph to come, she'll learn a lot about growing up too.
Who directed Lad: A Dog?
Lad: A Dog was directed by Leslie H. Martinson, Aram Avakian.
Who stars in Lad: A Dog?
The principal cast of Lad: A Dog includes Peter Breck, Peggy McCay, Carroll O'Connor, Angela Cartwright, Maurice Dallimore.
When was Lad: A Dog released and how long is it?
Lad: A Dog was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Lad: A Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lad: A Dog was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
Is Lad: A Dog based on a book or true story?
Lad: A Dog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Payson Terhune".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lad: A Dog?
Lad: A Dog holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).