Big Red (1962)

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Release Date: Jun 6, 1962 Wide

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Big Red is one of several Disney pictures filmed in Canada during the 1960s. Orphaned Gilles Payant goes to work for wealthy Walter Pidgeon, who raises prize dogs. Pidgeon's particular favorite among his canines is Big Red, who unfortunately resists all efforts to be trained. Young Payant manages to "reach" Big Red, to such an extent that Pidgeon is worried: if the boy and dog become too close, Red will never behave anyone else. Pidgeon orders Payant to stay away from Red until after an upcoming

Unrated, 1 hr. 29 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family

Directed By: Norman Tokar

In Theaters: Jun 6, 1962 Wide

On DVD: Jan 14, 1998

Cast

Walter Pidgeon
James Haggin
Gilles Payant
Rene Dumont
�mile Genest
Emile Fornet
Janette Bertrand
Terese Fornet
Doris Lussier
Farmer Mariot

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Another Disney dog movie full of family values and tears.

December 28, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

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A really good film with a heartwarming ending. Like How to Train Your Dragon. Only that was a great movie and this is just a really good movie. 61%

April 17, 2010

Harvey Dent

6.5/10. Inspiring, well meaning Disney family film. Better then most "boy and his dog" movies. Well filmed and cast. Walter Pidgeon adds a touch of class to the film. Clever dog too. A bit hokey but pleasant.

November 5, 2005