Zero the Hero
Synopsis
Zero the Dog, already a failure as a bloodhound or a retriever, is just as bad as a watchdog, and is frightened when a burglar appears. Casper the Friendly Ghost, unknown to Zero, comes to his aid and frightens the burglar away. Zero thinks he did it on his own, and gains back all of his lost self-respect.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seymour Kneitel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Zero the Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seymour Kneitel
Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer
Winston Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Seymour Kneitel
Director
Jack Mercer
Writer
Carl Meyer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zero the Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zero the Hero about?
Zero the Dog, already a failure as a bloodhound or a retriever, is just as bad as a watchdog, and is frightened when a burglar appears. Casper the Friendly Ghost, unknown to Zero, comes to his aid and frightens the burglar away. Zero thinks he did it on his own, and gains back all of his lost self-respect.
Who directed Zero the Hero?
Zero the Hero was directed by Seymour Kneitel.
Who stars in Zero the Hero?
The principal cast of Zero the Hero includes Jack Mercer, Sid Raymond, Cecil Roy.
When was Zero the Hero released and how long is it?
Zero the Hero was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Zero the Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zero the Hero was composed by Winston Sharples.