The Retrievers

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The Retrievers
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Written byLarry Ketron
Directed byPaul Schneider
Starring Robert Hays
Mel Harris
Alana Austin
Taylor Emerson
Music byJoseph Conlan
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJonathan Bogner
CinematographyDon E. FauntLeRoy
EditorAndrew Cohen
Running time95 minutes
Production companies Animal Planet
Tag Entertainment
Original release
ReleaseJuly 30, 2001 (2001-07-30)

The Retrievers is a 2001 television film starring Robert Hays, Mel Harris, Alan Rachins, Alana Austin, Taylor Emerson, Betty White and Robert Wagner. It was directed by Paul Schneider and written by Larry Ketron.

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Plot

A family adopts a stray golden retriever, Pilot, who gives birth to six puppies. Though the family grow close, they decide to give the puppies away after weaning. However, Pilot is determined to recover them. [1] [ better source needed ]

Cast

Reception

The film achieved a rating of 1.89 million, a record for Animal Planet. [2] [3]

References

  1. "The Retrievers". www.amazon.com. May 7, 2003. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  2. Dempsey, John (August 2, 2001). "'Retrievers' fetches net's highest rating". Variety. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  3. Tomashoff, Craig (December 2, 2001). "TELEVISION/RADIO; In Cable's Niches, Drama Is Gaining on Real Life (Published 2001)". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved January 16, 2021.