Old Yeller Movie Review 1957

Disney Studios' first and best boy-and-his-dog film, set in Texas in 1969. 15-year-old Travis Coates (Kirk) is left in charge of the family farm while dad Jim (Parker) is away on a cattle drive. When his younger brother Arliss (Corcoran) brings home a stray dog, Travis is displeased but lets him stay. Yeller saves Travis's life, but contracts rabies in the process. Keep tissue handy, especially for the kids. Strong acting, effective scenery--all good stuff. Based on the novel by Fred Gipson. Sequel "Savage Sam" released in 1963.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 84 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Tearjerkers, King of Beasts (Dogs), Family Ties, Top Grossing Films of 1957, Disney Family Movies

Screenplay

Fred Gipson, William Tunberg

Cast

Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York, Beverly Washburn, Chuck Connors

Cinematography

Charles P. Boyle

Director

Robert Stevenson

Music

Oliver Wallace

Producer

Walt Disney Studios