A Dog's Best Friend
“It Will Warm Your Heart!...Chill It With Suspense”
Synopsis
A young orphan rejects his foster parents and instead turns to a German shepherd whose master was recently murdered. Stumbling on some evidence, the boy is rescued from the killer by his dog.
Top Cast
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Roger Mobley
Pip Wheeler
Jimmy Baird
Jimmy Thurman
Terry Ann Ross
Amy Thurman
Bill Williams
Wesley 'Wes' Thurman
Marcia Henderson
Millie Thurman
Roy Engel
Sheriff Dan Murdock
Charles Cooper
Deputy Sheriff Bill Beamer
Harry Dean Stanton
Roy Janney
George Eldredge
Dr. Lannon (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jack Kenney
Motel Proprietor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- A Dog's Best Friend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Premium Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton
Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
Kenneth Peach
Michael Minth, Grant Whytock
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Minth
Editor
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Orville H. Hampton
Screenplay
Grant Whytock
Editor
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Kenneth Peach
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dog's Best Friend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dog's Best Friend about?
A young orphan rejects his foster parents and instead turns to a German shepherd whose master was recently murdered. Stumbling on some evidence, the boy is rescued from the killer by his dog.
Who directed A Dog's Best Friend?
A Dog's Best Friend was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in A Dog's Best Friend?
The principal cast of A Dog's Best Friend includes Roger Mobley, Jimmy Baird, Terry Ann Ross, Bill Williams, Marcia Henderson.
When was A Dog's Best Friend released and how long is it?
A Dog's Best Friend was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dog's Best Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dog's Best Friend was composed by Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell.