Family Dog (1988)
An Amazing Stories episode told in three vignettes theatrically released with The Land Before Time, serving as the backdoor pilot to the cartoon series of the same name. In the short, a family takes out their frustrations on their poor dog, watches their Christmas home movie, and sends the dog to guard dog school after a burglary.
Director: Brad Bird
Genre: Animation, Family
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: November 18, 1988
Cast
- Stan Freberg - Skip Binford
- Annie Potts - Mrs. Bev Binford
- Mercedes McCambridge - Miss Lestrange
- Scott Menville - Billy Binford
- Brooke Ashley - Buffy Binford
- Brad Bird - Family Dog
- Marshall Efron - Burglar #1
- Stanley Ralph Ross - Burglar #2
- Jack Angel - Security Guard
- Charles Jun - Cab Driver
Screenplay
Music: Steve Bartek, Danny Elfman
Editing: Cynthia Haagens
Production: Universal Pictures, Amblin Television
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brad Bird
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family Dog about?
- An Amazing Stories episode told in three vignettes theatrically released with The Land Before Time, serving as the backdoor pilot to the cartoon series of the same name. In the short, a family takes out their frustrations on their poor dog, watches their Christmas home movie, and sends the dog to guard dog school after a burglary.
- Who directed Family Dog?
- Family Dog was directed by Brad Bird.
- Who stars in Family Dog?
- Family Dog stars Stan Freberg, Annie Potts, Mercedes McCambridge, Scott Menville, Brooke Ashley, Brad Bird.
- How long is Family Dog?
- Family Dog has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Family Dog?
- Family Dog is a Animation, Family film.