The Ugly Dachshund
Seen it?1966 | 93 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
The Garrisons are the "proud parents" of three adorable dachshund pups - and one overgrown Great Dane named Brutus, who nevertheless thinks of himself as a dainty dachsie. His identity crisis results in an uproarious series of household crises that reduce the Garrisons' house to shambles - and viewers to howls of laughter!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Tokar
- Dean JonesMark Garrison
- Suzanne PleshetteFran Garrison
- Charles RugglesDr. J. L. Pruitt
- Kelly ThordsenOfficer Carmody
- Parley BaerMel Chadwick
- Charles LaneJudge
- Robert KinoMr. Toyama
- MakoKenji
- Dick WesselEddie - Garbage Man (uncredited)
- Bob JellisonHarry (uncredited)