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Barry of the Great St. Bernard

1977 1h 31m EN
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★8.0TMDB · 1
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Synopsis
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A Wonderful World of Disney TV movie based on the true story of famed Saint Bernard dog, Barry, who rescued dozens of stranded travelers in the Swiss Alps.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Frank Zuniga
Writers
Sheldon Stark, Ann Udell
Countries
Canada, France, United States of America

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, France, United States of America.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frank Zuniga, shot by Atze Glanert. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor G. Gregg McLaughlin 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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Jean-Claude Dauphin and Pierre Tabard and Maurice Teynac carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0276803 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frank Zuniga directs. Atze Glanert behind the camera. G. Gregg McLaughlin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, France, United States of America.

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Things worth knowing

  • 149 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 2International production across 3 countries: Canada, France, United States of America.
  • 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Frank Zuniga, shot by Atze Glanert. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor G. Gregg McLaughlin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Jean-Claude Dauphin and Pierre Tabard and Maurice Teynac carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0276803 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Atze Glanert
Editing
G. Gregg McLaughlin
Costume design
Claudia Stich
Makeup / hair
Alfred Rasche
Runtime
91 min · 1h 31m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Frank Zuniga

Production companies

Who made it

  • Walt Disney Productions

    Walt Disney Productions

    US

Key crew

  • BookAdolf Fux
  • AdaptationTom Seller
  • Executive ProducerRon Miller
  • ProducerHarry Tytle
  • MusicRobert F. Brunner
  • EditorG. Gregg McLaughlin
  • Art DirectionWolfgang Hundhammer
  • Makeup ArtistAlfred Rasche
  • First Assistant DirectorStefaan Schieder
  • SoundHerb Taylor
  • Costume DesignClaudia Stich

Release history · US

When it landed

  • TV1977-01-30

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