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| Hambone and Hillie | |
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| Directed by | Roy Watts |
| Written by | |
| Story by | Ken Barnett |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jon R. Kranhouse |
| Edited by | R.J. Kizer |
| Music by | George Garvarentz |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hambone and Hillie is a 1984 American comedy-drama film about a dog (Hambone) separated from his owner (Hillie). The dog treks from New York to Los Angeles, meeting a host of helpers along the way. It was directed by Roy Watts, and starred Lillian Gish, Timothy Bottoms, Candy Clark, and O. J. Simpson.
Plot
A dog treks a long, arduous journey from New York City to Los Angeles to be reunited with his owner, Hillie (Lillian Gish), meeting a lot of helpers along the way.
Cast
- Lillian Gish as Hillie Radcliffe
- Candy Clark as Nancy Rollins
- O. J. Simpson as Tucker
- Robert Walker Jr. as The Wanderer
- Jack Carter as Lester Burns
- Alan Hale Jr. as McVickers
- Anne Lockhart as Roberta Radcliffe
- Timothy Bottoms as Michael Radcliffe
- Sidney Robin Greenbush as Amy McVickers
- William Jordan as Bert Rollins
- Paul Koslo as Jere
- Arnie Moore as Dognapper
- Nancy Morgan as Ellen
- Robert Feero as Skip
- Alan Abelew as Manny
- Maureen Quinn as Edna Reilly
- Vincent Doherty as Baggage Handler
- Hap Lawrence as L.A. TWA Clerk
- Marc Bentley as Danny
- Nicole Eggert as Marci
- Virginya Keehne as Shelly
- Gregory Brown as Pat
- Bill Berry as Chicago Sheriff
- Jennifer George as Kathy Radcliffe
- Wil Wheaton as Jeff Radcliffe
- Lillian Adams as Estelle
- David Wiley as Dr. Simpkins
- Tom Preston as Highway Patrol Officer
- Robert Michaels as Mover
- Hambone as Hambone
- Patches as Camille
- Mike as Scrapper
- Ellie as Barney
Production
Filming
Hambone and Hillie was filmed in July and August 1983 in New York City; Pittsburgh; Chicago; Springfield, Illinois; St Louis; Marion, Kansas; Colorado Springs; Las Vegas; and Los Angeles.
Casting
Lillian Gish was cast as Hillie Radcliffe.
Release
Hambone and Hillie was released in theatres on April 24, 1984. The film was released on VHS on October 6, 1997, by Anchor Bay Entertainment.
References
Citations
- HAMBONE AND HILLIE Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 51, Iss. 600, (Jan 1, 1984): 279.
- Iron Butterfly's still acting at 87 Thomas, Bob. The Globe and Mail 6 Jan 1984: E.4.
- Oderman 2009, p. 336.
- Monaco 1991, p. 221.
- Monush 2003, p. 280.
- Hambone and Hillie. Anchor Bay Entertainment (VHS). Beverly Hills, California: Starz Inc. October 6, 1997. ASIN 6302722721. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
Sources
- Oderman, Stuart (2009). Lillian Gish: A Life on Stage and Screen. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 336. ISBN 978-0786440757.
- Monaco, James (1991). The Encyclopedia of Film. New York City: TarcherPerigee. p. 221. ISBN 978-0399516047.
- Monush, Barry, ed. (2003). The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the Silent Era to 1965. Vol. 1. Lanham, Maryland: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 280. ISBN 978-1557835512.
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