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James Stewart, Mickey Rooney, Pernell Roberts, Stephanie Zimbalist, Michael Sharrett ... see more see more... , Alice Faye , Gene Evans , William Flatley , Lassie the Dog , Robert Lussier , Mike Mazurki , James V. Reynolds , Lane Davies

This first Lassie film in nearly three decades (discounting the various feature-length compilations of Lassie TV episodes) is worth watching for its veteran cast. Lassie is legally wrested from freckl... read more read more...ed-faced Michael Sharrett by evil Pernell Roberts, who hopes that the kid's grandpa Jimmy Stewart will sell his valuable vineyards to "ransom" the dog. Roberts' scheme falls through, and Lassie makes her getaway, embarking upon a grueling trek to be reunited with her young master. Alice Faye, looking very well preserved, shows up to sing a song or two. Also contributing vocally are Pat Boone and Debby Boone and The Mike Curb Congregation; even Stewart gets to sing (he hasn't improved much since his last singing role in Broadway Melody of 1936, but you gotta love him). About the only cast member in The Magic of Lassie who doesn't sing is Mike Mazurki. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Don Chaffey

Release Date: August 2, 1978

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DVD Release Date: August 21, 1991

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  • jeffman52001
    April 6, 2008
    jeffman52001
    Love this movie, a very touching and very heart-warming film with Lassie. A boy and his dog, Lassie share a bond. Lassie ends up being taken back by a rich man who cliams to be the true owner. Lassie runs away from the man. The boy sets out to find Lassie. Love this movie, James ... read moreStewart is awesome in this classic movie and Michael Sharrett is awesome and with a special appearance by Mickey Rooney.

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