Rusty Saves a Life

A gentle, old-fashioned family drama where a loyal dog nudges a troubled boy back toward what matters.

Directed by

Seymour Friedman

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ted Donaldson, Gloria Henry, Stephen Dunne

Overview

Rusty, portrayed by a very busy canine thespian named Flame, does exactly what the film's title says he does. But before this prophecy can be fulfilled, the story spends a great deal of time with young Danny Mitchell (Ted Donaldson), who briefly turns to juvenile delinquency when he's denied an expected inheritance

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, coming-of-age, redemption, loyalty

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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