Dog Watch
Synopsis
As a ship's crew is on shore leave, seadog Pluto is left to stand watch. He sees a threatening shape, but it turns out to be a cache of bones. He grabs one and settles in contentedly. A rat sneaks on, and Pluto springs into action. The rat toys with him, until it finds the officer's mess. He bribes Pluto, until he hears an officer approaching. The rat hides, and Pluto gets thrown in the brig, while the rat sneaks off with his sandwich. But Pluto gets even.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles August Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Gurney
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Dog Watch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles August Nichols
Eric Gurney
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Charles August Nichols
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Dog Watch
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What is Dog Watch about?
As a ship's crew is on shore leave, seadog Pluto is left to stand watch. He sees a threatening shape, but it turns out to be a cache of bones. He grabs one and settles in contentedly. A rat sneaks on, and Pluto springs into action. The rat toys with him, until it finds the officer's mess. He bribes Pluto, until he hears an officer approaching. The rat hides, and Pluto gets thrown in the brig, while the rat sneaks off with his sandwich. But Pluto gets even.
Who directed Dog Watch?
Dog Watch was directed by Charles August Nichols.
Who stars in Dog Watch?
The principal cast of Dog Watch includes Pinto Colvig.
When was Dog Watch released and how long is it?
Dog Watch was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Dog Watch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dog Watch was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dog Watch?
Dog Watch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).