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Save the Dog! (1988)

Movie ★ 5.0 87 min

Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 until 5 pm for the operation - else Petey will be put to death! Lacking only $70, she takes a job as messenger. She needs only one delivery, but her car breaks down and bad luck delays her again, and again, and again...

Paul Aaron Director John McNamara Writer Haris Orkin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 19, 1988
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
tt0096042
Language

Cast

Cindy Williams Cindy Williams Becky Tony Randall Tony Randall Oliver Bishop Katherine Helmond Katherine Helmond Al Lewis Al Lewis Charlotte Rae Charlotte Rae Tom Poston Tom Poston Chris Kinkade Chris Kinkade EMT Technician Melanie Haynes Melanie Haynes Mother in Mall Brent Duncan Party Guy J. David Moeller Officer Seymour

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Frequently asked questions

What is Save the Dog! about?
Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 until 5 pm for the operation - else Petey will be put to death! Lacking only $70, she takes a job as messenger. She needs only one delivery, but her car breaks down and bad luck delays her again, and again, and again...
Who directed Save the Dog!?
Save the Dog! was directed by Paul Aaron.
Who stars in Save the Dog!?
Save the Dog! stars Cindy Williams, Tony Randall, Katherine Helmond, Al Lewis.
When was Save the Dog! released?
Save the Dog! is a 1988 film.
Where can I watch Save the Dog!?
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