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  • Save the Dog! (1988)
  • TV Movie | 87 min | Family, Comedy
Save the Dog! (1988)
TV Movie | 87 min | Family, Comedy

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 ...See moreBecky 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... Written by Tom Zoerner See less
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Director
Writers
Haris Orkin (written by) | John McNamara (written by)
Producers
Jim Kouf | Lynn Kouf (as Lynn Bigelow)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Production Designer
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Updated Mar 19, 1988

Release date
Mar 19, 1988 (United States)

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39 cast members
Name Known for
Cindy Williams
Becky Dale Becky Dale   See fewer
Katherine Helmond
Maude McGraw Maude McGraw   See fewer
Tom Poston
Dr. Crowley Dr. Crowley   See fewer
Charlotte Rae
Schnitt Schnitt   See fewer
Billie Bird
Woman on Bench Woman on Bench   See fewer
Al Lewis
Man on Bench Man on Bench   See fewer
Tony Randall
Oliver Bishop Oliver Bishop   See fewer
Tracy Fell
Suzanne Bidwell Suzanne Bidwell   See fewer
Joey Hartdegen
Oliver's Assistant Oliver's Assistant   See fewer
Rick Stokes
Bill Gantz Bill Gantz   See fewer
Denise Merriweather
Ad Agency Executive Ad Agency Executive   See fewer
Bethlyn Gerard
Skating Waitress (as Bethlyn Weidler) Skating Waitress (as Bethlyn Weidler)   See fewer
Chris Kinkade
Medic #1 Medic #1   See fewer
Starla Benford
Medic #2 Medic #2   See fewer
Dee Macaluso
Diane Weegerman Diane Weegerman   See fewer
Vernon Grote
Norton Bullnock Norton Bullnock   See fewer
Paul Menzel
Car Lot Manager Car Lot Manager   See fewer
Jordan Burton
Kid with Bike (as Jordon Burton) Kid with Bike (as Jordon Burton)   See fewer
Ellen Blain
Sissy Kesky Sissy Kesky   See fewer
Randy Means
Officer Kesky Officer Kesky   See fewer
J. David Moeller
Desk Sergeant Desk Sergeant   See fewer
Julius Tennon
Arresting Officer Arresting Officer   See fewer
Alice Finney
Cat Lady Cat Lady   See fewer
James Gale
George George   See fewer
China Kelly
Zombie Mommie Zombie Mommie   See fewer
John Hussey
Detective Brock Detective Brock   See fewer
Robert Rymill
Preppy Preppy   See fewer
Allen Damron
Guitarist in Plaza Guitarist in Plaza   See fewer
Remy Ramirez
Girl Lost in Plaza Girl Lost in Plaza   See fewer
Melanie Haynes
Mother in Plaza Mother in Plaza   See fewer
Jerry Young
Glenn Yabbo Glenn Yabbo   See fewer
Brent Duncan
Party Guy #1 Party Guy #1   See fewer
Lou Perry
Party Guy #2 Party Guy #2   See fewer
Carrie Wood
Girl in Cake Girl in Cake   See fewer
Mushroom
Petey Petey   See fewer
Kirk Hunter
Screen Test Cameraman (uncredited) Screen Test Cameraman (uncredited)   See fewer
James Malone
Shop Customer (uncredited) Shop Customer (uncredited)   See fewer
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