The Ugly Dachshund

"A HAPPY HONEYMOON GOES TO THE DOGS!...When a Great Dane disguised as a Dachsie crashes the party!"

1966 1h 33m EN

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★6.7TMDB · 190

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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!

“A HAPPY HONEYMOON GOES TO THE DOGS!...When a Great Dane disguised as a Dachsie crashes the party!”

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Cast

Dean Jones
Mark Garrison
Suzanne Pleshette
Fran Garrison
Charles Ruggles
Dr. J. L. Pruitt
Kelly Thordsen
Officer Carmody
Parley Baer
Mel Chadwick
Charles Lane
Judge
Robert Kino
Mr. Toyama
Mako
Kenji

Credits

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Director: Norman Tokar
Writers: Albert Aley
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Norman Tokar, shot by Edward Colman. 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 George Bruns. 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 Robert Stafford shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette and Charles Ruggles carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A HAPPY HONEYMOON GOES TO THE DOGS!...When a Great Dane disguised as a Dachsie crashes the party!".

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7 / 7

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IMDB entry: tt0061135 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Norman Tokar directs. Edward Colman behind the camera. George Bruns scores. Robert Stafford cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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160 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Norman Tokar, shot by Edward Colman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by George Bruns. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robert Stafford shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette and Charles Ruggles carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "A HAPPY HONEYMOON GOES TO THE DOGS!...When a Great Dane disguised as a Dachsie crashes the party!".
7IMDB entry: tt0061135 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Edward Colman
Original score: George Bruns
Editing: Robert Stafford
Costume design: Chuck Keehne
Makeup / hair: La Rue Matheron
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $13,516,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Ugly Dachshund (1966)

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r96sk2020-07-26
★ 7/10
A little too repetitive at times, but <em>'The Ugly Dachshund'</em> still entertains to a suitable level. The plot is somewhat nonexistent, all of this film's perks come with its silliness, humour and acting - all of which are more than decent. Dean Jones & Suzanne Pleshette are fun in their respective roles of Mark & Fran. Charlie Ruggles (Pruitt) & Kelly Thordsen (Carmody) are alright too. The animals are as cute as you would expect, everything involving them is very silly and even nonsensical in moments. If you just switch your brain off and enjoy the madness that ensues then you'll have a fine time. If this was on for longer than 93 minutes then I would've certainly rated it lower. However, as it isn't, I feel it's right to class it as good.

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