Lassie

"More than a hero. A Legend"

2005 1h 40m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 148

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Synopsis

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A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.

“More than a hero. A Legend”

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Cast

Peter O'Toole
The Duke
Samantha Morton
Sarah Carraclough
John Lynch
Sam Carraclough
Peter Dinklage
Rowlie
Hester Odgers
Cilla
Celyn Jones
Snickers
Gerry O'Brien
Watson
Steve Pemberton
Hynes

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Sturridge
Writers: Charles Sturridge
Languages: English
Countries: France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 32% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Sturridge, shot by Howard Atherton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Adrian Johnston. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Coulson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Peter O'Toole and Samantha Morton and John Lynch carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "More than a hero. A Legend".

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The take

Charles Sturridge directs. Howard Atherton behind the camera. Adrian Johnston scores. Peter Coulson cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 32% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 21 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Charles Sturridge, shot by Howard Atherton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Adrian Johnston. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Peter Coulson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Peter O'Toole and Samantha Morton and John Lynch carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "More than a hero. A Legend".
9IMDB entry: tt0431213 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.