Big Red
Synopsis
Wealthy sportsman James Haggin (Walter Pidgeon) lives on a Quebec estate called Wintapi. Émile Fornet (Émile Genest), handler of Haggin's hunting dogs, and Émile's wife Therese (Janette Bertrand), Haggin's cook and housekeeper, live in a separate house on the estate. To start a line of top show dogs, Haggin purchases the winner of the Montreal Kennel Club show, an Irish setter named Red.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Pelletier
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Big Red
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions, Cangary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Louis Pelletier, Jim Kjelgaard
Oliver Wallace
Grant K. Smith
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Department Leadership Roster
Norman Tokar
Director
Louis Pelletier
Screenplay
Grant K. Smith
Editor
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Red about?
Wealthy sportsman James Haggin (Walter Pidgeon) lives on a Quebec estate called Wintapi. Émile Fornet (Émile Genest), handler of Haggin's hunting dogs, and Émile's wife Therese (Janette Bertrand), Haggin's cook and housekeeper, live in a separate house on the estate. To start a line of top show dogs, Haggin purchases the winner of the Montreal Kennel Club show, an Irish setter named Red.
Who directed Big Red?
Big Red was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in Big Red?
The principal cast of Big Red includes Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand, Georges Bouvier.
When was Big Red released and how long is it?
Big Red was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Red?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Red was composed by Oliver Wallace.
Is Big Red based on a book or true story?
Big Red is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Kjelgaard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Red?
Big Red holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).