A Girl's Best Friend

2015 1h 38m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 13

DramaFamilyTV Movie

Synopsis

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Penelope, better known as Polka-Dot, is a spunky young girl who has a knack for helping people, particularly her ailing mother. While out looking for a part-time job, Polka-Dot befriends a hard-nosed police officer and his tracking dog, Luey. When Polka-Dot's mother's condition worsens, Luey helps Polka-Dot find the strength and faith inside to help her move forward.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

James Denton
Cooper Brawn
Lilah Fitzgerald
Penelope / Polka-dot
Laura Mennell
Samantha
Lauren K. Robek
Frances
Chris Gauthier
Kenny
Dalias Blake
K9 Officer Randell
Michael Kopsa
Pastor John
Xantha Radley
Ruth

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Terry Ingram
Writers: Jim Buck, Karen Struck
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Terry Ingram, shot by Ron Stannett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

ERA

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James Denton and Lilah Fitzgerald and Laura Mennell carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4220166 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Terry Ingram directs. Ron Stannett behind the camera. Lawrence Shragge scores. Tony Dean Smith cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 11 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Terry Ingram, shot by Ron Stannett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Lawrence Shragge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tony Dean Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6James Denton and Lilah Fitzgerald and Laura Mennell carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4220166 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.