Owd Bob
"A touching tale about family, friends . . . and dogs"
Originally released in 1998. Owd Bob is a family film. directed by Rodney Gibbons.
Starring Dylan Provencher, James Cromwell, and Colm Meaney
Synopsis
Recently orphaned David must move to the Isle of Man to live with his grandfather, Adam, who's a sheep farmer. Both long for the end of the summer, having nothing in common but their love for dogs, notably Adam's precious champion sheepdog Bob. David strikes a friendship with Maggie, the sassy daughter of friendly neighbor Keith Moore, but Adam hates that family on account of an old canine competition-related tragedy. Other neighbors suspect Bob and the Moore's dog of the recent series of nocturnal sheep-kills.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures
- Isle of Man Film Commission
- Fries/Schultz Film Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owd Bob about?
Recently orphaned David must move to the Isle of Man to live with his grandfather, Adam, who's a sheep farmer. Both long for the end of the summer, having nothing in common but their love for dogs...
Who directed Owd Bob?
Owd Bob was directed by Rodney Gibbons.
How long is Owd Bob?
Owd Bob has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Owd Bob released?
Owd Bob was released on January 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Owd Bob?
The main cast of Owd Bob includes Dylan Provencher, James Cromwell, Colm Meaney, Jemima Rooper, John Benfield.