The Amazing Dobermans
| The Amazing Dobermans | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Byron Ross Chudnow |
| Screenplay by | Michael Kraike William Goldstein Richard Chapman |
| Produced by | David Chudnow |
| Starring | Fred Astaire James Franciscus Barbara Eden Jack Carter Billy Barty |
| Cinematography | Gregory Sandor |
| Edited by | James Potter |
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
Production company | Doberman Associates |
| Distributed by | Golden Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Amazing Dobermans (re-titled Lucky for its 1978 re-release) is a 1976 American crime comedy film starring Fred Astaire, James Franciscus and Barbara Eden. It is the second and final sequel in a trilogy of Doberman Gang films that includes The Doberman Gang (1972) and The Daring Dobermans (1973).[1] The film was re-released theatrically in 1978 under the new title Lucky and was re-distributed by Rosamond Productions.[2]
Plot
Lucky Vincent (James Franciscus) is a gambler who, after a stretch of bad luck, owes over $12,000 to mobster Solly Kramer (Jack Carter). Lucky is rescued from Solly's goons by Daniel Hughes (Fred Astaire), a revivalist ex-con and his team of five trained Doberman Pinschers. After going undercover at a circus, Lucky persuades Daniel to work up an act with his dogs and join the carnival; when Lucky discovers that Solly and his gang intend to rob an armored car hauling the circus' box office take, Daniel and his canine friends step forward to help thwart the plot. Along the way, Lucky also finds time to make romance with a beautiful circus performer named Justine Pirot (Barbara Eden).
Cast
- Fred Astaire as Daniel Hughes
- James Franciscus as Lucky Vincent
- Barbara Eden as Justine Pirot
- Jack Carter as Solly
- Billy Barty as Samson
- Charlie Brill as Proy
- Parley Baer as Septimus, the circus owner
References
External links
- The Amazing Dobermans at IMDb
- The Amazing Dobermans at AllMovie
- The Amazing Dobermans at the TCM Movie Database
- The Amazing Doberman at New York Times
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