Mel Plot Summary and Details

Plot

Joey Travolta directed this comedy-drama for the family. Two children from the city spend the summer at their grandfather's ranch where they make a new friend -- Mel, grandpa's giant turtle who can do tricks and loves pancakes. But while Grandfather and the kids are all very attached to Mel, one of his neighbors is opening a theme park and wants Mel as their official mascot ; he's willing even to steal him if Grandfather won't turn him over willingly. Julia Hagerty, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Scalia, and Greg Evigan star.

MPAA Rating:

Not Rated

Genre(s):

Family

Run Time:

90min.

Theatrical Release Date:

04/01/2001

DVD Release Date:

02/26/2002

Distributor(s):

Independent Artists