Greyfriars Bobby
"The True Story of a Dog"
Originally released in 1961. Greyfriars Bobby is a drama/family film. directed by Don Chaffey. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald Crisp, Laurence Naismith, and Alex Mackenzie
Synopsis
In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a "no dogs" rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it's up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what's to be done.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 17, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (62 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donald Crisp
as James Brown
Laurence Naismith
as Mr. Traill
Alex Mackenzie
as Old Jock
Duncan Macrae
as Sgt. Davie Maclean
Andrew Cruickshank
as Lord Provost
Gordon Jackson
as Farmer
Joan Juliet Buck
as Ailie
Rosalie Crutchley
as Farmer's Wife
Freda Jackson
as Caretaker
Moultrie Kelsall
as Magistrate
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greyfriars Bobby about?
In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and ...
Who directed Greyfriars Bobby?
Greyfriars Bobby was directed by Don Chaffey.
How long is Greyfriars Bobby?
Greyfriars Bobby has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Greyfriars Bobby released?
Greyfriars Bobby was released on July 17, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Greyfriars Bobby?
The main cast of Greyfriars Bobby includes Donald Crisp, Laurence Naismith, Alex Mackenzie, Duncan Macrae, Andrew Cruickshank.