The Return of Rusty (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, The Return of Rusty is a drama film directed by William Castle, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Czechoslovak orphan, Loddy Bicek, befriended by an American army sergeant, is brought into the United States as a stowaway by the soldier. He is apprehended, but escapes and makes his way to the sergeant's home town. There, he is befriended by young Danny Mitchell and his dog, Rusty, a K-9 veteran of World War II. A third boy reports Loddy to the authorities, and when Loddy tries to run away, he falls into a deep ravine.
Who’s in it. The Return of Rusty stars Ted Donaldson as Danny Mitchell, John Litel as Hugh Mitchell, Dwayne Hickman as Bobby and Wanda Perry as Undetermined Role (uncredited).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Rusty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Rusty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Return of Rusty (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Return of Rusty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Return of Rusty?
- The Return of Rusty stars Ted Donaldson, John Litel, Dwayne Hickman and Wanda Perry.
- When was The Return of Rusty released?
- The Return of Rusty was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.