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      It's a Dog's Life

      1955 1h 28m Comedy List
      Reviews Bull terrier Wildfire roams the streets of New York City's Bowery district bent on killing his father, who abandoned him and his mother. But when his mother vanishes, the dog is forced to brave the hard streets alone. That is, until he becomes the possession of a ne'er-do-well, Patch (Jeff Richards), who trains him to be a fighting dog. He gets a chance for a better life, though, when he lands a home with a wealthy family and eventually wins prestigious dog shows, becoming the toast of the city. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 01 Buy Now

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      Raquel Stecher Out of the Past a fun movie that deserves to be pulled out of obscurity and appreciated. Mar 2, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: B- Mar 5, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Heath H Superbly told (in color!) tale of a humanity & a Classic early view of animal rights in a time before Humane Society. Worth the time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review Audience Member ok dog movie but nothing 2 howl about! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Bull terrier Wildfire roams the streets of New York City's Bowery district bent on killing his father, who abandoned him and his mother. But when his mother vanishes, the dog is forced to brave the hard streets alone. That is, until he becomes the possession of a ne'er-do-well, Patch (Jeff Richards), who trains him to be a fighting dog. He gets a chance for a better life, though, when he lands a home with a wealthy family and eventually wins prestigious dog shows, becoming the toast of the city.
      Director
      Herman Hoffman
      Production Co
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 1, 2014
      Runtime
      1h 28m
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