This article needs additional citations for verification. (September 2019) |
Hambone and Hillie is a 1984 American comedy-drama film about a dog (Hambone) separated from his owner (Hillie). The dog treks from New York to Los Angeles, meeting a host of helpers along the way. It was directed by Roy Watts, and starred Lillian Gish, Timothy Bottoms, Candy Clark, and O. J. Simpson.[1][2]
| Hambone and Hillie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Roy Watts |
| Written by | |
| Story by | Ken Barnett |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jon R. Kranhouse |
| Edited by | R.J. Kizer |
| Music by | George Garvarentz |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by |
|
Release date |
|
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editA dog treks a long, arduous journey from New York City to Los Angeles to be reunited with his owner, Hillie (Lillian Gish), meeting a lot of helpers along the way.
Cast
edit- Lillian Gish as Hillie Radcliffe
- Candy Clark as Nancy Rollins
- O. J. Simpson as Tucker
- Robert Walker Jr. as The Wanderer
- Jack Carter as Lester Burns
- Alan Hale Jr. as McVickers
- Anne Lockhart as Roberta Radcliffe
- Timothy Bottoms as Michael Radcliffe
- Sidney Robin Greenbush as Amy McVickers
- William Jordan as Bert Rollins
- Paul Koslo as Jere
- Arnie Moore as Dognapper
- Nancy Morgan as Ellen
- Robert Feero as Skip
- Alan Abelew as Manny
- Maureen Quinn as Edna Reilly
- Vincent Doherty as Baggage Handler
- Hap Lawrence as L.A. TWA Clerk
- Marc Bentley as Danny
- Nicole Eggert as Marci
- Virginya Keehne as Shelly
- Gregory Brown as Pat
- Bill Berry as Chicago Sheriff
- Jennifer George as Kathy Radcliffe
- Wil Wheaton as Jeff Radcliffe
- Lillian Adams as Estelle
- David Wiley as Dr. Simpkins
- Tom Preston as Highway Patrol Officer
- Robert Michaels as Mover
- Hambone as Hambone
- Patches as Camille
- Mike as Scrapper
- Ellie as Barney
Production
editFilming
editHambone and Hillie was filmed in July and August 1983 in New York City; Pittsburgh; Chicago; Springfield, Illinois; St Louis; Marion, Kansas; Colorado Springs; Las Vegas; and Los Angeles.
Casting
editLillian Gish was cast as Hillie Radcliffe.[3][4][5]
Release
editHambone and Hillie was released in theatres on April 24, 1984. The film was released on VHS on October 6, 1997, by Anchor Bay Entertainment.[6]
References
editCitations
edit- ^ HAMBONE AND HILLIE Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 51, Iss. 600, (Jan 1, 1984): 279.
- ^ Iron Butterfly's still acting at 87 Thomas, Bob. The Globe and Mail 6 Jan 1984: E.4.
- ^ Oderman 2009, p. 336.
- ^ Monaco 1991, p. 221.
- ^ Monush 2003, p. 280.
- ^ Hambone and Hillie. Anchor Bay Entertainment (VHS). Beverly Hills, California: Starz Inc. October 6, 1997. ASIN 6302722721. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
Sources
edit- Oderman, Stuart (2009). Lillian Gish: A Life on Stage and Screen. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 336. ISBN 978-0786440757.
- Monaco, James (1991). The Encyclopedia of Film. New York City: TarcherPerigee. p. 221. ISBN 978-0399516047.
- Monush, Barry, ed. (2003). The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the Silent Era to 1965. Vol. 1. Lanham, Maryland: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 280. ISBN 978-1557835512.
External links
edit
 | This article about a 1980s comedy-drama film is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article related to an American film of the 1980s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |