Bingo is a 1991 American family comedy film.
Bingo, a runaway circus dog saves the life of Chuckie (Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.), a young boy who is somewhat an outcast within his family. The two quickly become best friends - skateboarding, playing pinball, and doing math homework together. But Chuckie's parents discover the stowaway pooch and make no bones about the fact that Bingo will not accompany them on their cross-country move.
Plot Summary
Bingo is turned out of the circus troop because he could not do the trick assigned to him.His master gets ready to shoot him and so he runs away from home. As he is escaping, he saves Chuckie's life who happened to be drowning.They become the best pals ever,until the family moves out of town. Chuckie's parents forbid him to take Bingo along.But Bingo tries to follow them and he encouters many adventures.In the end they both are reunited when they both were trapped in a room together and a bomb is ticking, threatening both of their lives. Bingo, being the hero of the day, saves Chuckie and injures himself in doing so, and in the end Chuckie's Dad allows him to keep Bingo, forever.
Main cast
Cindy Williams .... Natalie Devlin
David Rasche .... Hal Devlin
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. .... Chuckie Devlin
David French .... Chickie Devlin
Kurt Fuller .... Lennie
Joe Guzaldo .... Eli
Glenn Shadix .... Duke
Janet Wright .... Emma Lois
Wayne Robson .... Four Eyes
Suzie Plakson .... Ginger
Simon Webb .... Steve
Tamsin Kelsey.... Bunny
Animal Cast [1]
Bingo .... Lacey, 3 1/2 years old at time of filming, part border collie
Bingo (Stand In) .... Maui, 2 years old, Lacey's son, part border collie
Bingo (Stunts) .... Max, 6 years old, part border collie
American Bulldog at Duke's .... Spike, 20 months old, weight: 120 pounds
Terrier at Duke's .... Magic, 2 years old, related to Higgins (dog) (Benji)
Border Collie/Newfoundland Terrier/Labrador X at Duke's .... Christmas, 7 years old, was saved from an L.A. pound and given to trainers Mark and Dawn Wiener as a wedding gift
Rough coated German Shepherd at Duke's .... Griz Bear, 4 years old, was rejected from International Guiding Eyes as a puppy due to the grooming required by his long coat
Terrier at Duke's .... Snickers, 2 1/2 years old, also related to Higgins
Grey and White Terrier/Border Collie X at Duke's .... Bosco, 11 months old, Snickers' son
Golden Retriever at Duke's .... Lady, 9 years old, about to retire at time of filming
Chihuahua at Duke's .... Tiki, 2 years old, borrowed from Abbotsford pet store
Alaskan Brown Bear .... Donna, 3 years old, Trained by Lloyd Beebe, form Olympic Game Park, Sequim, Washington
Marilyn, Betty and Lauren .... were played by former miniature poodle champions, all of them male from Braylane Miniature Poodles, Am. Can. Ch. Braylane Blitz UD, TP, TDI and his two sons, Ch. Braylane Bill of Fare and Am. Can. Ch Braylane Bugsby CD, TP,TDI[2]
Bloodhound(s) .... were supplied by Maple Ridge Search and Rescue, Vancouver
Soft Toy
The toy company Commonwealth Toy & Novelty Inc. produced toy Bingos to tie in with the film's release. The dog came with a blue backpack. Even though he is not seen wearing one in the film, number five of the collector card set has him wearing one.
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