Michael, the Dog That Sang
Mihail, cîine de circ
Synopsis
The adventures of the Irish terrier Michael began the moment he ran to the shore during a walk. Here he was picked up by the steward of the schooner McCambo, Dag Daughtry. Dag decided to sell the purebred dog at the nearest port, secretly brought Michael onto the schooner and hid him in his cabin. Michael was given another name. He became very attached to his new owner, with whom he would have to go through many happy and sad days, break up after a series of dramatic events and meet again.
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Karl Michael Vogler
Dag Daughtry
Hans W. Hamacher
Kapitän Doane
Ferdy Mayne
Dr. Emory
Vincent Osborne
Kwaque
Ernest Maftei
Greenleaf
Ileana Popovici
Ilarion Ciobanu
Kapitän Duncan
Mircea Albulescu
Ion Besoiu
Del Mar
Anthony Chinn
Corneliu Gîrbea
Terrier Michael
Killeny-Boy - the dog
Sergiu Nicolaescu
Amza Pellea
Colea Răutu
Ilarion Ciobanu
Cpt. Duncan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergiu Nicolaescu
- Screenplay & Story
- Dumitru Carabăț, Rüdiger Bahr, Jack London
- Original Score
- Bert Grund
- Original Title
- Mihail, cîine de circ
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- German, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tele München, Studioul Cinematografic București
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergiu Nicolaescu
Dumitru Carabăț, Rüdiger Bahr, Jack London
Bert Grund
Department Leadership Roster
Dumitru Carabăț
Writer
Rüdiger Bahr
Writer
Sergiu Nicolaescu
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael, the Dog That Sang
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What is Michael, the Dog That Sang about?
The adventures of the Irish terrier Michael began the moment he ran to the shore during a walk. Here he was picked up by the steward of the schooner McCambo, Dag Daughtry. Dag decided to sell the purebred dog at the nearest port, secretly brought Michael onto the schooner and hid him in his cabin. Michael was given another name. He became very attached to his new owner, with whom he would have to go through many happy and sad days, break up after a series of dramatic events and meet again.
Who directed Michael, the Dog That Sang?
Michael, the Dog That Sang was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
Who stars in Michael, the Dog That Sang?
The principal cast of Michael, the Dog That Sang includes Karl Michael Vogler, Hans W. Hamacher, Ferdy Mayne, Vincent Osborne, Ernest Maftei.
When was Michael, the Dog That Sang released and how long is it?
Michael, the Dog That Sang was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Michael, the Dog That Sang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Michael, the Dog That Sang was composed by Bert Grund.
Is Michael, the Dog That Sang based on a book or true story?
Michael, the Dog That Sang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".