Bingo (film)

Infobox Film
name = Bingo|

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caption = Bingo poster|
director = Matthew Robbins|
producer = Thomas Baer|
writer = Jim Strain|
starring = Cindy Williams
David Rasche
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.|
music = Richard Gibbs|
cinematography = John McPherson|
editing = Maryann Brandon|
distributed by = TriStar Pictures
released = 9 August 1991|
runtime = 89 min.|
country = USA|
language = English|
imdb_id = 0101455|

"Bingo" is a 1991 American family comedy film.

Bingo, a runaway circus dog saves the life of Chuckie (Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.), a young boy who is somewhat an outcast within his family. The two quickly become best friends - skateboarding, playing pinball, and doing math homework together. But Chuckie's parents discover the stowaway pooch and make no bones about the fact that Bingo will not accompany them on their cross-country move.

Plot Summary

Main Cast

Cindy Williams .... Natalie Devlin

David Rasche .... Hal Devlin

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. .... Chuckie Devlin

David French .... Chickie Devlin

Kurt Fuller .... Lennie

Joe Guzaldo .... Eli

Glenn Shadix .... Duke

Janet Wright .... Emma Lois

Wayne Robson .... Four Eyes

Suzie Plakson .... Ginger

Simon Webb .... Steve

Tamsin Kelsey.... Bunny

Animal Cast [From the official Tri-Star Pictures press release]

Bingo .... Lacey, 3 1/2 years old at time of filming, part border collie

Bingo (Stand In) .... Maui, 2 years old, Lacey's son, part border collie

Bingo (Stunts) .... Max, 6 years old, part border collie

American Bulldog at Duke's .... Spike, 20 months old, weight: 120 pounds

Terrier at Duke's .... Magic, 2 years old, related to Higgins (dog) (Benji)

Border Collie/Newfoundland Terrier/Labrador X at Duke's .... Christmas, 7 years old, was saved from an L.A. pound and given to trainers Mark and Dawn Wiener as a wedding gift

Rough coated German Shepherd at Duke's .... Griz Bear, 4 years old, was rejected from International Guiding Eyes as a puppy due to the grooming required by his long coat

Terrier at Duke's .... Snickers, 2 1/2 years old, also related to Higgins

Grey and White Terrier/Border Collie X at Duke's .... Bosco, 11 months old, Snickers' son

Golden Retriever at Duke's .... Lady, 9 years old, about to retire at time of filming

Chihuahua at Duke's .... Tiki, 2 years old, borrowed from Abbotsford pet store

Alaskan Brown Bear .... Donna, 3 years old, Trained by Lloyd Beebe, form Olympic Game Park, Sequin, Washington

Marilyn, Betty and Lauren .... were played by former miniature poodle champions, all of them male from Braylane Miniature Poodles, Am. Can. Ch. Braylane Blitz UD, TP, TDI and his two sons, Ch. Braylane Bill of Fare and Am. Can. Ch Braylane Bugsby CD, TP,TDI [Judy Bray, [http://www.poodlehistory.org/PFILMST.HTM "POODLEFILMS: Movies/Videos Starring Poodles"] , January 14, 2004. Accessed March 10, 2008.]

Bloodhound(s) .... were supplied by Maple Ridge Search and Rescue, Vancouver

Soft Toy

The toy company Commonwealth Toy & Novelty Inc. produced toy Bingos to tie in with the film's release. The dog came with a blue backpack. Even though he is not seen wearing one in the film, number five of the collector card set has him wearing one.

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