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Lassie

"More than a hero. A Legend"

2005

1h 40m

6.4(146 votes)

Adventure

Drama

Family

Overview

A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.

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Production Companies

Odyssey Entertainment

Davis Films

Isle of Man Film

Classic Media

Element Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

The Duke

Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Sarah Carraclough

John Lynch

John Lynch

Sam Carraclough

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Rowlie

Hester Odgers

Cilla

Celyn Jones

Celyn Jones

Snickers

Gerry O'Brien

Gerry O'Brien

Watson

Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

Hynes

Eamonn Hunt

Alf Patterson

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

Hulton

Creative team

Directed by: Charles Sturridge
Written by: Charles Sturridge
Produced by: Ed Guiney
Francesca Barra

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