Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
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Synopsis
Based on the popular line of plush dolls, this fun-filled feature follows Pound Puppies Cooler, Whopper (and Big Paw), and company as they try to track down a mystical object known as the "Bone of Scone" that allows children and canines to communicate with each other. As the dynamic dogs attempt to retrieve the item from a group of thieves, they experience the adventure of a lifetime.
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Top Cast
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Greg Berg
Beamer (voice)
Ruth Buzzi
Nose Marie (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Bright Eyes (voice)
Cathy Cavadini
Charlamange / Collette (voice)
Ryan Davis
Puppy (voice)
Joey Dedio
Jeff (voice)
Ashley Hall
Cooler (voice)
Brennan Howard
Cooler / Digalot (voice)
Janice Kawaye
Tammy (voice)
Alwyn Kushner
Whopper's Neice (voice)
Jasper Kushner
Whopper's Nephew (voice)
Robbie Lee
Puppy (voice)
Tony Longo
Big Paw (voice)
Hal Rayle
Howler (voice)
Frank Welker
Bones / Hairball / Reporter / Additional Voices (voice)
George Rose
Marvin McNasty (voice)
Wayne Scherzer
Lumpy (voice)
Susan Silo
Florence (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre DeCelles
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Carlson, Terrence McDonnell, John Bruno
- Original Score
- Bill Reichenbach, Richard Kosinski, Sam Winans, Ashley Hall
- Original Title
- Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Malta
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- The Maltese Companies, Carolco Pictures, The Kushner-Locke Company, Family Home Entertainment (FHE), Tonka, StudioCanal, StudioCanal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre DeCelles
Jim Carlson, Terrence McDonnell, John Bruno
Bill Reichenbach, Richard Kosinski, Sam Winans, Ashley Hall
John Blizek
Edd Griles, Donald Kushner, Peter Locke, Ray Volpe
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre DeCelles
Director
Jim Carlson
Writer
Terrence McDonnell
Writer
Donald Kushner
Producer
Peter Locke
Producer
John Blizek
Editor
Bill Reichenbach
Original Music Composer
Richard Kosinski
Original Music Composer
Sam Winans
Original Music Composer
Ashley Hall
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
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What is Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw about?
Based on the popular line of plush dolls, this fun-filled feature follows Pound Puppies Cooler, Whopper (and Big Paw), and company as they try to track down a mystical object known as the "Bone of Scone" that allows children and canines to communicate with each other. As the dynamic dogs attempt to retrieve the item from a group of thieves, they experience the adventure of a lifetime.
Who directed Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw was directed by Pierre DeCelles.
Who stars in Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?
The principal cast of Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw includes Greg Berg, Ruth Buzzi, Nancy Cartwright, Cathy Cavadini, Ryan Davis.
When was Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw released and how long is it?
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw was composed by Bill Reichenbach, Richard Kosinski, Sam Winans, Ashley Hall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).