The Great Rupert
“Christmas miracles do happen”
Synopsis
Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.
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Squirrel Dance – from The Great Rupert / Isten küldte, mókus hozta (1950)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-17
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Jimmy Durante
Mr. Louie Amendola
Terry Moore
Rosalinda Amendola
Tom Drake
Peter 'Pete' Dingle
Frank Orth
Mr. Frank Dingle
Sara Haden
Mrs. Katie Dingle
Queenie Smith
Mrs. Amendola
Chick Chandler
Phil Davis
Jimmy Conlin
Joe Mahoney
Rupert
Himself the Squirrel
Hugh Sanders
Mulligan
Don Beddoe
Mr. Haggerty
Frank Cady
Mr. Taney - Tax Investigator
Candy Candido
Molineri - Florist
Clancy Cooper
Police Lt. Saunders
Harold Goodwin
Callahan - F.B.I. Man
Lester Dorr
Eddie, the Bartender (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Passerby in Park (uncredited)
Frank Marlowe
Dave the Mailman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- László Vadnay
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Great Rupert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- George Pal Productions, Eagle-Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
László Vadnay, Ted Allan, James O'Hanlon, Harry Crane
Leith Stevens
Lionel Lindon
Duke Goldstone
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Pichel
Director
László Vadnay
Screenplay
James O'Hanlon
Writer
Harry Crane
Writer
Ernst Fegté
Production Design
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
George Pal
Producer
Duke Goldstone
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 The Great Rupert
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What is The Great Rupert about?
Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.
Who directed The Great Rupert?
The Great Rupert was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in The Great Rupert?
The principal cast of The Great Rupert includes Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, Tom Drake, Frank Orth, Sara Haden.
When was The Great Rupert released and how long is it?
The Great Rupert was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Rupert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Rupert was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Rupert?
The Great Rupert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).