Save the Dog!
Synopsis
Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 until 5 pm for the operation - else Petey will be put to death! Lacking only $70, she takes a job as messenger. She needs only one delivery, but her car breaks down and bad luck delays her again, and again, and again...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Aaron
- Screenplay & Story
- John McNamara, Haris Orkin
- Original Title
- Save the Dog!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Aaron
John McNamara, Haris Orkin
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Paul Aaron
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John McNamara
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Haris Orkin
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What is Save the Dog! about?
Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 until 5 pm for the operation - else Petey will be put to death! Lacking only $70, she takes a job as messenger. She needs only one delivery, but her car breaks down and bad luck delays her again, and again, and again...
Who directed Save the Dog!?
Save the Dog! was directed by Paul Aaron.
Who stars in Save the Dog!?
The principal cast of Save the Dog! includes Cindy Williams, Tony Randall, Katherine Helmond, Al Lewis, Charlotte Rae.
When was Save the Dog! released and how long is it?
Save the Dog! was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.