A Dog's Best Friend(1959)
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A Dog's Best Friend Synopsis
A young orphan rejects his foster parents and instead turns to a German shepherd whose master was recently murdered. Stumbling on some evidence, the boy is rescued from the killer by his dog.
A Dog's Best Friend (1959) is a drama and western film directed by Edward L. Cahn, released on December 20, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Roger Mobley, Jimmy Baird, Terry Ann Ross and Bill Williams. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward L. Cahn
- Writers:
- Orville H. Hampton
- Producers:
- Robert E. Kent
- Cinematographer:
- Kenneth Peach
- Production:
- United Artists, Premium Pictures Inc.
- Status:
- Released
A Dog's Best Friend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roger Mobley
as Pip Wheeler
Jimmy Baird
as Jimmy Thurman
- Terry Ann Ross
Terry Ann Ross
as Amy Thurman
Bill Williams
as Wesley 'Wes' Thurman
Marcia Henderson
as Millie Thurman
- Roy Engel
Roy Engel
as Sheriff Dan Murdock
Charles Cooper
as Deputy Sheriff Bill Beamer
Harry Dean Stanton
as Roy Janney
George Eldredge
as Dr. Lannon (uncredited)
Herman Hack
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Jack Kenney
as Motel Proprietor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, written by Orville H. Hampton, produced by Robert E. Kent.
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A Dog's Best Friend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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A Dog's Best Friend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Dog's Best Friend online?
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A Dog's Best Friend (1959) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Dog's Best Friend?
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The main cast of A Dog's Best Friend (1959) includes Roger Mobley, Jimmy Baird, Terry Ann Ross, Bill Williams and Marcia Henderson. The film was directed by Edward L. Cahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Dog's Best Friend released?
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A Dog's Best Friend was released on December 20, 1959 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is A Dog's Best Friend worth watching?
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A Dog's Best Friend (1959) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.