Rascal (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rascal |
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| Directed by | Norman Tokar |
| Produced by | James Algar |
| Written by | Harold Swanton |
| Narrated by | Walter Pidgeon |
| Starring | Bill Mumy Walter Pidgeon (voice) Steve Forrest Pamela Toll |
| Music by | Buddy Baker |
| Cinematography | William E. Snyder |
| Editing by | Norman R. Palmer |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | June 11, 1969 |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rascal is a fun comedy-drama movie from 1969. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. The film is based on a popular book called Rascal by Sterling North. It tells the story of a young boy and his amazing pet raccoon. The adventure takes place in the countryside of Wisconsin.
What is Rascal About?
This movie brings to life a true story from a book written by Sterling North. He wrote about his own childhood memories. The story follows a year in the life of young Sterling North. He is played by actor Bill Mumy. Sterling has a very special pet raccoon named Rascal. The movie is set around the year 1918. Even though the story happens in Wisconsin, the movie was actually filmed in California. You'll also hear a song called "Summer Sweet" by Bobby Russell in the film.
Who Stars in Rascal?
The movie features a talented group of actors who bring the characters to life:
- Bill Mumy plays the main character, Sterling North.
- The voice of Walter Pidgeon is heard as Sterling North when he is an adult.
- Steve Forrest plays Sterling's father, Willard.
- Pamela Toll plays Sterling's sister, Theo.
- Elsa Lanchester plays Mrs. Satterfield.
- Henry Jones plays Garth Shadwick.
- Bettye Ackerman plays Miss Whalen.
- Jonathan Daly plays Rev. Thurman.
- John Fiedler plays Cy Jenkins.
- Richard Erdman plays Walt Dabbett.
- Herbert Anderson plays Mr. Pringle.
- Robert Emhardt plays Constable Stacey.
- Steve Carlson plays Norman Bradshaw.
- Maudie Prickett plays Miss Pince-Nez.
- David McCallum plays the Ice Cream Man.
How is the Movie Different from the Book?
The movie Rascal is based on a book that won awards. In the book, Sterling North had three brothers and sisters. Their names were Herschel, Theodora (Theo), and Jessica. Jessica later became a poet. However, in the movie version, only his sister Theo is shown.
