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Courage of Lassie

Name: Courage of Lassie
Genre: Family, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1946-11-08
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Morgan, Tom Drake, Selena Royle, Harry Davenport

1946 | 92 min | Family, Adventure, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, 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 adventure fans and families. If you loved Old Yeller, start here.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1946: an older pace and style.

Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopted by young Kathie. An accident separates him from her, and he's drafted into K-9 duty in the trenches until battle fatigue takes its toll and he turns vicious. And even though he finds his way back home, he may be condemned as a killer.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fred M. Wilcox

Elizabeth TaylorKathie Eleanor Merrick
Frank MorganHarry MacBain
Tom DrakeSergeant Smitty
Selena RoyleMrs. Merrick
Harry DavenportJudge Payson
George ClevelandOld Man
Catherine McLeodAlice Merrick
Morris AnkrumFarmer Crews
Mitchell LewisGil Elson
Jane GreenMrs. Elson