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Big Red

June 6, 1962 1h 29m 5.6/10 (19 votes)

Originally released in 1962. Big Red is a action/adventure film. directed by Norman Tokar. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, and Émile Genest

Synopsis

Wealthy sportsman James Haggin (Walter Pidgeon) lives on a Quebec estate called Wintapi. Émile Fornet (Émile Genest), handler of Haggin's hunting dogs, and Émile's wife Therese (Janette Bertrand), Haggin's cook and housekeeper, live in a separate house on the estate. To start a line of top show dogs, Haggin purchases the winner of the Montreal Kennel Club show, an Irish setter named Red.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 6, 1962 63 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (19 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Walt Disney Productions
  • Cangary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Red about?

Wealthy sportsman James Haggin (Walter Pidgeon) lives on a Quebec estate called Wintapi. Émile Fornet (Émile Genest), handler of Haggin's hunting dogs, and Émile's wife Therese (Janette Bertrand...

Who directed Big Red?

Big Red was directed by Norman Tokar.

How long is Big Red?

Big Red has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Big Red released?

Big Red was released on June 6, 1962 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Big Red?

The main cast of Big Red includes Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand, Georges Bouvier.