Dondi(1961)
The riotous tale of the kid who captured the Army!
Dondi Synopsis
World War II GIs adopt an Italian war orphan.
Dondi (1961) is a comedy, drama, family, music and war film directed by Albert Zugsmith, released on March 26, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars David Janssen, Patti Page, Walter Winchell and Mickey Shaughnessy. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Zugsmith
- Writers:
- Albert Zugsmith, Gus Edson, Irwin Hasen
- Producers:
- Albert Zugsmith, Gus Edson
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Tommy Morgan
- Production:
- Photoplay Associates, Albert Zugsmith Productions
- Status:
- Released
Dondi Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Janssen
as Dealey
Patti Page
as Liz
Walter Winchell
as Walter Winchell
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Sergeant
Robert Strauss
as Sammy Boy
Arnold Stang
as Peewee
Louis Quinn
as Dimmy
Gale Gordon
as Colonel
Dick Patterson
as Perky
- David Kory
David Kory
as Dondi
Joan Staley
as Sally
William Wellman Jr.
as Ted
Key crew
Directed by Albert Zugsmith, written by Albert Zugsmith, Gus Edson and Irwin Hasen, produced by Albert Zugsmith and Gus Edson.
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Dondi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Dondi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dondi online?
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Dondi (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dondi?
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The main cast of Dondi (1961) includes David Janssen, Patti Page, Walter Winchell, Mickey Shaughnessy and Robert Strauss. The film was directed by Albert Zugsmith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dondi released?
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Dondi was released on March 26, 1961 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Dondi worth watching?
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Dondi (1961) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.