- Bingo (film)
Infobox Film
name = Bingo|
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caption = Bingo poster|
director =Matthew Robbins |
producer =Thomas Baer |
writer =Jim Strain |
starring =Cindy Williams David Rasche Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. |
music =Richard Gibbs |
cinematography =John McPherson |
editing =Maryann Brandon |
distributed by =TriStar Pictures
released = 9 August 1991|
runtime = 89 min.|
country = USA|
language = English|
imdb_id = 0101455|"Bingo" is a 1991 American family
comedy film .Bingo, a runaway
circus dog saves the life of Chuckie (Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.), a young boy who is somewhat an outcast within his family. The two quickly become best friends -skateboarding , playingpinball , and doing math homework together. But Chuckie's parents discover the stowaway pooch and make no bones about the fact that Bingo will not accompany them on their cross-country move.Plot Summary
Main Cast
Cindy Williams .... Natalie DevlinDavid Rasche .... Hal DevlinRobert J. Steinmiller Jr. .... Chuckie DevlinDavid French .... Chickie DevlinKurt Fuller .... LennieJoe Guzaldo .... EliGlenn Shadix .... DukeJanet Wright .... Emma LoisWayne Robson .... Four EyesSuzie Plakson .... GingerSimon Webb .... SteveTamsin Kelsey .... BunnyAnimal Cast [From the official Tri-Star Pictures press release]
Bingo .... Lacey, 3 1/2 years old at time of filming, part border collie
Bingo (Stand In) .... Maui, 2 years old, Lacey's son, part border collie
Bingo (Stunts) .... Max, 6 years old, part border collie
American Bulldog at Duke's .... Spike, 20 months old, weight: 120 pounds
Terrier at Duke's .... Magic, 2 years old, related to
Higgins (dog) (Benji)Border Collie/Newfoundland Terrier/Labrador X at Duke's .... Christmas, 7 years old, was saved from an L.A. pound and given to trainers Mark and Dawn Wiener as a wedding gift
Rough coated German Shepherd at Duke's .... Griz Bear, 4 years old, was rejected from International Guiding Eyes as a puppy due to the grooming required by his long coat
Terrier at Duke's .... Snickers, 2 1/2 years old, also related to Higgins
Grey and White Terrier/Border Collie X at Duke's .... Bosco, 11 months old, Snickers' son
Golden Retriever at Duke's .... Lady, 9 years old, about to retire at time of filming
Chihuahua at Duke's .... Tiki, 2 years old, borrowed from Abbotsford pet store
Alaskan Brown Bear .... Donna, 3 years old, Trained by Lloyd Beebe, form Olympic Game Park, Sequin, Washington
Marilyn, Betty and Lauren .... were played by former miniature poodle champions, all of them male from Braylane Miniature Poodles, Am. Can. Ch. Braylane Blitz UD, TP, TDI and his two sons, Ch. Braylane Bill of Fare and Am. Can. Ch Braylane Bugsby CD, TP,TDI [Judy Bray, [http://www.poodlehistory.org/PFILMST.HTM "POODLEFILMS: Movies/Videos Starring Poodles"] ,
January 14 ,2004 . AccessedMarch 10 ,2008 .]Bloodhound(s) .... were supplied by Maple Ridge Search and Rescue, Vancouver
Soft Toy
The toy company Commonwealth Toy & Novelty Inc. produced toy Bingos to tie in with the film's release. The dog came with a blue backpack. Even though he is not seen wearing one in the film, number five of the collector card set has him wearing one.
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