My Dog Skip

Director: Jay Russell Jay Russell

Overview

This nostalgic tale is based on Willie Morris's memoir of his World War II childhood in the Deep South. The story tells of Willie's adventures with his dog Skip, the bond between people and their dogs, and the pains of loss and growing up. Frankie Muniz plays young Willie, with Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane as his parents. Harry Connick Jr. narrates, and the supporting cast includes Luke Wilson and Clint Howard.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/11/2006
UPC:	0012569765832
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	PG
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Full Frame]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:35:00
Sales rank:	34,545

Special Features

Closed Caption;Additional scenes; 2 commentaries: Frankie Muniz and animal trainer Mathilde de Cagney; director Jay Russell; Willie Morris biography; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Frankie Muniz	Willie Morris
Kevin Bacon	Jack Morris
Diane Lane	Ellen Morris
Luke Wilson	Dink Jenkins
Bradley Coryell	Big Boy Wilkinson
Daylan Honeycutt	Henjie Henick
Cody Linley	Spit McGee
Caitlin Wachs	Rivers Applewhite
March Beech	Army Buddy,Actor
Michael Berkshire	Older Willie
John M. Sullivan	Hunter No. 1
Bill Butler	Barney
Polly Craig	Grandmother Mamie
Peter Crombie	Junior Smalls
Moose	Skip
Owen Boutwell	Spectator
Nate Bynum	Man on Street
Charon Cross	Spectator,Spectator
Susan Carol Davis	Mrs. Jenkins
Stacie Doublin	Woman on Street
Lucile Doan Ewing	Aunt Maggie,Aunt Maggie
Jim Fraiser	Veterinarian
Graham Gordy	Pump Jockey
Stuart Greenwell	Hunter
Winston Groom	Mr. Goodloe
Hunter Hayes	Accordian Boy
Harry Wood	Baseball Coach
Clint Howard	Millard
Jerome Jerald	Waldo Grace
Nathaniel Lee	Sammy
David Pickens	Mr. Jenkins
Elizabeth Rice	Rivers' Friend
Cannon Smith	Bible Boy
John Stiritz	Grandfather Percy
Gordon Swaim	Umpire
James Thweat	Older Big Boy
Jordan Williams	Lt. Hartman
Wayne Wimberly	Older Spit
Brian Witt	Armpit Boy
Josh Yates	Older Henjie
Harry Connick Jr.	Narrator
Enzo the Dog	Skip
Moose the Dog	Skip (older)
Courtney Brown	Snake Girl
Katherine Shoulders	Mrs. Applewhite
Joann Blankenship	Miss Abbott
Harry Hood	Baseball Coach
William Ross	Conductor,Composer
Harry Connick	Narrator

Technical Credits

Gail Gilchriest

Willie Morris

Jay Russell	Director,Executive Producer,Producer
Stephen Bourgeois	Special Effects
Marty P. Ewing	Executive Producer,Producer
Jeff Habberstad	Stunts
John Lee Hancock	Producer
Broderick Johnson	Producer,Producer
Andrew A. Kosove	Producer,Producer
Mindy Marin	Casting
Marshall Peck	Casting
Matthew Zeringue	Special Effects
Gail Gilchriest	Screenwriter
Willie Morris	Screenwriter
Dana Baker	Key Grip
Sunny Meyer	Sound Mixer
Steve Aaron	Sound Mixer
Charles Maynes	Sound Editor
Stephen Flick	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

In our current world fed and financed by the cynical individual, Jay Russell's My Dog Skip is a refreshing breath of old-time nostalgia. My Dog Skip is a film that will, on the one hand, entertain the kids because of the constant antics involving the dog, but also interest the adults because of the warmth and intensity of the characters. The movie takes some liberties with Willie Norris' original story, but on the whole stays true to the nature of the book. The sweet, truthful nature of the film, coupled with the superb acting of young, Frankie Muniz make this a treat for all. Animal lovers in the audience will relate with the idea of having a pet so important in your life you remember them forever. My Dog Skip is a nice movie, plain and simple.