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Plot

Earl Hamner Jr. of The Waltons fame cowrote the teleplay for Lassie: The New Beginning with Jack Miller. The venerable female collie is now owned by two orphan children (Shane Sinutko and Sally Boyden). She accompanies the kids on a hazardous journey from Arizona to Southern California in search of their only living kin. You won the bet--Lassie does rescue the children in the (ta da!) nick of time. John McIntyre and Jeanette Nolan costar in this 100-minute TV movie. Lassie: The New Beginning was first telecast in two parts on September 17 and 24, 1978.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Action,Family
Run Time:
100min.
Director(s):
Themes:
Orphans,Man's Best Friend
Tone:
Heartwarming,Poignant,Sweet,Warm,Earthy
Keywords:
animal,animal-rescue,dog,orphan,rescue