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      A Dog of Flanders

      Released Mar 17, 1960 1h 36m Kids & Family Drama List
      Reviews 69% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Based on the famous 19th-century novel, this is the tale of Nello (David Ladd), a Flemish boy who dreams of becoming an artist. Nello is being raised by his grandfather, Jehan Daas (Donald Crisp), and the impoverished pair support themselves by delivering milk from a cart with the aid of their dog, Patrasche. When Daas dies, Nello is evicted and alone until he meets painter Piet van Gelder (Theodore Bikel), who takes the boy in and encourages his artistic talents. Read More Read Less

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      s r Sad and memorable. It puts a value on daily needs. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member 160812: I purchased the "Double Feature" disc containing this film because of Sounder (1972). What a surprise when the B-side turned out to be nearly as good as the A. A Dog of Flanders is a wonderful story about a poor, parentless Dutch boy who desires to be an artist. Much like Sounder, I'll bet this film would absolutely torment younger viewers but for anyone of mature mind, it's pure class on all levels. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A great movie for kids and adults. Some children would benefit from seeing this movie. I still enjoy it after all these years. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member remake of a 1935 version. This is a classic, and I consider it one of the best family films evermade. It is moving and says a very great deal about life and about art. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine ...genuinely moving, nonmawkish film... Oct 16, 2019 Full Review Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews This is a classic, and I consider it one of the best family films evermade. It is moving and says a very great deal about life and about art. Rated: 9/10 Jul 3, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Based on the famous 19th-century novel, this is the tale of Nello (David Ladd), a Flemish boy who dreams of becoming an artist. Nello is being raised by his grandfather, Jehan Daas (Donald Crisp), and the impoverished pair support themselves by delivering milk from a cart with the aid of their dog, Patrasche. When Daas dies, Nello is evicted and alone until he meets painter Piet van Gelder (Theodore Bikel), who takes the boy in and encourages his artistic talents.
      Director
      James B. Clark
      Screenwriter
      Ted Sherdeman
      Production Co
      Twentieth Century Fox
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 17, 1960, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 13, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 36m
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