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Mickey Rooney
Gus
Pernell Roberts
Jamison
Stephanie Zimbalist
Kelly Mitchell
Michael Sharrett
Chris Mitchell
Alice Faye
The Waitress (Alice)
Gene Evans
Sheriff Andrews
James Stewart
Clovis Mitchell
Mike Mazurki
Apollo
Robert Lussier
Finch
Lane Davies
Allan Fogerty
William Flatley
Truck Driver
James Reynolds
Officer Wilson
Rayford Barnes
Reward Seeker
W.D. Goodman
Mighty Manuel
Hank Metheney
Referee
Buck Young
T.V. Announcer
David Himes
Father in Camper
Ron Honthaner
Official
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard M. Sherman, Jean Holloway, Robert B. Sherman
- Original Score
- Irwin Kostal
- Original Title
- The Magic of Lassie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Richard M. Sherman, Jean Holloway, Robert B. Sherman
Irwin Kostal
Michael D. Margulies
John C. Horger
Jack Wrather, William Beaudine Jr., Bonita Granville
Department Leadership Roster
John C. Horger
Editor
William Beaudine Jr.
Producer
Bonita Granville
Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Don Chaffey
Director
Richard M. Sherman
Screenplay
Jean Holloway
Screenplay
Robert B. Sherman
Screenplay
Irwin Kostal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Magic of Lassie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic of Lassie about?
Lassie is claimed from his family by a "former owner" and then braves a cross country trip to rejoin the ones that love her.
Who directed The Magic of Lassie?
The Magic of Lassie was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in The Magic of Lassie?
The principal cast of The Magic of Lassie includes Mickey Rooney, Pernell Roberts, Stephanie Zimbalist, Michael Sharrett, Alice Faye.
When was The Magic of Lassie released and how long is it?
The Magic of Lassie was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic of Lassie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic of Lassie was composed by Irwin Kostal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic of Lassie?
The Magic of Lassie holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).