The Return of Rusty
Synopsis
A young Czechoslovak orphan, Loddy Bicek, befriended by an American army sergeant, is brought into the United States as a stowaway by the soldier. He is apprehended, but escapes and makes his way to the sergeant's home town. There, he is befriended by young Danny Mitchell and his dog, Rusty, a K-9 veteran of World War II. A third boy reports Loddy to the authorities, and when Loddy tries to run away, he falls into a deep ravine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- William Sackheim
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Return of Rusty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
William Sackheim, Lewis Helmer Herman
George Duning
Philip Tannura
James Sweeney
Leonard S. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
William Sackheim
Screenplay
Leonard S. Picker
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Rusty
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What is The Return of Rusty about?
A young Czechoslovak orphan, Loddy Bicek, befriended by an American army sergeant, is brought into the United States as a stowaway by the soldier. He is apprehended, but escapes and makes his way to the sergeant's home town. There, he is befriended by young Danny Mitchell and his dog, Rusty, a K-9 veteran of World War II. A third boy reports Loddy to the authorities, and when Loddy tries to run away, he falls into a deep ravine.
Who directed The Return of Rusty?
The Return of Rusty was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in The Return of Rusty?
The principal cast of The Return of Rusty includes Ted Donaldson, John Litel, Dwayne Hickman, Wanda Perry.
When was The Return of Rusty released and how long is it?
The Return of Rusty was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of Rusty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of Rusty was composed by George Duning.