My Dog, the Thief
Synopsis
As ratings for Jack Crandall's lifeless airborne traffic reports plummet, a super-size St. Bernard on the lam stows away in his chopper. Crandall's new co-pilot helps send ratings sky-high, but the canine's chronic kleptomania generates girl trouble, jewel thievery, and loads of laughs.
Top Cast
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Dwayne Hickman
Jack Crandall
Mary Ann Mobley
Kim Lawrence
Elsa Lanchester
Mrs. Formby
Joe Flynn
P.J. Applegate
John van Dreelen
George Travell
Mickey Shaughnessy
Foley
Roger C. Carmel
McClure
Vaughn Taylor
Dog Catcher
Charles Lane
Mr. Pfeiffer
Ken Lynch
Lt. Burrows
Charles Smith
Hamburger Cook
Herb Vigran
Helicopter Mechanic
Jim Begg
Baker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Myles Wilder, William Raynor, Gordon Buford
- Original Score
- Terry Gilkyson, Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- My Dog, the Thief
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Myles Wilder, William Raynor, Gordon Buford
Terry Gilkyson, Buddy Baker
William E. Snyder
Cotton Warburton, Robert Stafford
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Myles Wilder
Writer
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Chuck Keehne
Costume Design
William Raynor
Writer
Terry Gilkyson
Original Music Composer
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Robert Stafford
Editor
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Ron Miller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Dog, the Thief
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What is My Dog, the Thief about?
As ratings for Jack Crandall's lifeless airborne traffic reports plummet, a super-size St. Bernard on the lam stows away in his chopper. Crandall's new co-pilot helps send ratings sky-high, but the canine's chronic kleptomania generates girl trouble, jewel thievery, and loads of laughs.
Who directed My Dog, the Thief?
My Dog, the Thief was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in My Dog, the Thief?
The principal cast of My Dog, the Thief includes Dwayne Hickman, Mary Ann Mobley, Elsa Lanchester, Joe Flynn, John van Dreelen.
When was My Dog, the Thief released and how long is it?
My Dog, the Thief was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for My Dog, the Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Dog, the Thief was composed by Terry Gilkyson, Buddy Baker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Dog, the Thief?
My Dog, the Thief holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).