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6.9/10 • 61

1961-07-171h 27m

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The True Story of a Dog

In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a "no dogs" rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it's up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what's to be done.

Directors
Don Chaffey
Editors
Peter Tanner

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  1. Donald Crisp

    Donald Crisp

    James Brown

  2. Laurence Naismith

    Laurence Naismith

    Mr. Traill

  3. Alex Mackenzie

    Alex Mackenzie

    Old Jock

  4. Duncan Macrae

    Duncan Macrae

    Sgt. Davie Maclean

  5. Andrew Cruickshank

    Andrew Cruickshank

    Lord Provost

  6. Gordon Jackson

    Gordon Jackson

    Farmer

  7. Joan Juliet Buck

    Joan Juliet Buck

    Ailie

  8. Rosalie Crutchley

    Rosalie Crutchley

    Farmer's Wife

  9. Freda Jackson

    Freda Jackson

    Caretaker

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r96sk

Jul 3, 2020

7/10

Cute film. 'Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog' makes for a good little watch. The eponymous Skye Terrier is impossible not to adore, it's actually a very well trained dog too; I felt its supposed feelings more than a few times. The run time is just 87 minutes, which is paced suitably. I wouldn't note any of the cast members as incredible, but all of the key people give appropriate performances that I appreciate. Laurence Naismith is the standout, as he portrays Mr. Traill. Donald Crisp is also solid as James Brown. It does feel repetitive in the middle parts, as the film repeats a few scenes and behaviours of the dog. The characters are also a little one-dimensional, not to the point of becoming an annoyance but certainly noticeable - at least to me. No doubt it's all hearty, even though the vibe is more adult-ish than what is usual for a Disney dog story - which is a positive, don't get me wrong. Worth watching!

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Original Language
English
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