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Release Year1947
Runtime1h 08m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorJohn Sturges
WritersMalcolm Stuart Boylan
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsFor the Love of Rusty
About For the Love of Rusty
Danny Mitchell, feeling that he has been misunderstood by his parents, takes his dog, Rusty, and leaves home, camping out near the trailer of veterinary Dr. Francis Xavier Ray. Gas escapes in the trailer during the night, and Rusty rescues the vet before he is overcome.
Directed by John Sturges, For the Love of Rusty leans on a strong ensemble — Ted Donaldson, Tom Powers, Ann Doran — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1947.
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