The Great Rupert
"Christmas miracles do happen"
Originally released in 1950. The Great Rupert is a family/comedy film. directed by Irving Pichel. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, and Tom Drake
Synopsis
Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jimmy Durante
as Mr. Louie Amendola
Terry Moore
as Rosalinda Amendola
Tom Drake
as Peter 'Pete' Dingle
Frank Orth
as Mr. Frank Dingle
Sara Haden
as Mrs. Katie Dingle
Queenie Smith
as Mrs. Amendola
Chick Chandler
as Phil Davis
Jimmy Conlin
as Joe Mahoney
Rupert
as Himself the Squirrel
Hugh Sanders
as Mulligan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- George Pal Productions
- Eagle-Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Rupert about?
Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tr...
Who directed The Great Rupert?
The Great Rupert was directed by Irving Pichel.
How long is The Great Rupert?
The Great Rupert has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Great Rupert released?
The Great Rupert was released on March 1, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Rupert?
The main cast of The Great Rupert includes Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, Tom Drake, Frank Orth, Sara Haden.