Hambone and Hillie

Hambone and Hillie
Hambone and Hillie
Directed by	Roy Watts
Written by	Sandra K. Bailey; Michael Murphey; Joel Soisson;
Story by	Ken Barnett
Produced by	Don Levin; Mel Pearl;
Starring	Lillian Gish; Candy Clark; O. J. Simpson; Robert Walker Jr.; Jack Carter; Alan Hale Jr.; Anne Lockhart; Timothy Bottoms; Sidney Robin Greenbush; William Jordan; Paul Koslo; Arnie Moore; Nancy Morgan;
Cinematography	Jon R. Kranhouse
Edited by	R.J. Kizer
Music by	George Garvarentz
Production; companies	Adams Apple Film Company; CinAmerica; VTC;
Distributed by	Astral Video(1984) (Canada) (VHS); Anchor Bay Entertainment1997) (United States) (VHS); New World Pictures;
Release date	April 24, 1984;
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Hambone and Hillieis a 1984 Americancomedy-drama filmabout a dog (Hambone) separated from his owner (Hillie). The dog treks from New York to Los Angeles, meeting a host of helpers along the way. It was directed by Roy Watts, and starredLillian Gish,Timothy Bottoms,Candy Clark,andO. J. Simpson.^[1]^[2]

Plot

A dog treks a long, arduous journey fromNew York CitytoLos Angelesto be reunited with his owner, Hillie (Lillian Gish), meeting a lot of helpers along the way.

Cast

Lillian Gishas Hillie Radcliffe
Candy Clarkas Nancy Rollins
O. J. Simpsonas Tucker
Robert Walker Jr.as The Wanderer
Jack Carteras Lester Burns
Alan Hale Jr.as McVickers
Anne Lockhartas Roberta Radcliffe
Timothy Bottomsas Michael Radcliffe
Sidney Robin Greenbushas Amy McVickers
William Jordanas Bert Rollins
Paul Kosloas Jere
Arnie Moore as Dognapper
Nancy Morganas Ellen
Robert Feero as Skip
Alan Abelew as Manny
Maureen Quinn as Edna Reilly
Vincent Doherty as Baggage Handler
Hap Lawrence as L.A. TWA Clerk
Marc Bentleyas Danny
Nicole Eggertas Marci
Virginya Keehne as Shelly
Gregory Brown as Pat
Bill Berry as Chicago Sheriff
Jennifer George as Kathy Radcliffe
Wil Wheatonas Jeff Radcliffe
Lillian Adamsas Estelle
David Wiley as Dr. Simpkins
Tom Preston as Highway Patrol Officer
Robert Michaels as Mover
Hambone as Hambone
Patches as Camille
Mike as Scrapper
Ellie as Barney

Production

Filming

Hambone and Hilliewas filmed in July and August 1983 inNew York City;Pittsburgh;Chicago;Springfield, Illinois;St Louis;Marion, Kansas;Colorado Springs;Las Vegas;andLos Angeles.

Casting

Lillian Gishwas cast as Hillie Radcliffe.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Release

Hambone and Hilliewas released in theatres on April 24, 1984. The film was released onVHSon October 6, 1997, byAnchor Bay Entertainment.^[6]

References

Citations

^HAMBONE AND HILLIE Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 51, Iss. 600, (Jan 1, 1984): 279.
^Iron Butterfly's still acting at 87 Thomas, Bob. The Globe and Mail 6 Jan 1984: E.4.
^Oderman 2009,p. 336.
^Monaco 1991,p. 221.
^Monush 2003,p. 280.
^Hambone and Hillie.Anchor Bay Entertainment(VHS).Beverly Hills, California:Starz Inc.October 6, 1997.ASIN 6302722721.RetrievedSeptember 2,2019.

Sources

Oderman, Stuart (2009).Lillian Gish: A Life on Stage and Screen.New York City:McFarland & Company.p. 336.ISBN 978-0786440757.
Monaco, James(1991).The Encyclopedia of Film.New York City:TarcherPerigee.p. 221.ISBN 978-0399516047.
Monush, Barry, ed. (2003).The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the Silent Era to 1965.Vol. 1.Lanham, Maryland:Applause Theatre & Cinema Books.p. 280.ISBN 978-1557835512.

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[1] HAMBONE AND HILLIE Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 51, Iss. 600, (Jan 1, 1984): 279.

[2] Iron Butterfly's still acting at 87 Thomas, Bob. The Globe and Mail 6 Jan 1984: E.4.

[FOOTNOTEOderman2009336-3] Oderman 2009,p. 336.

[FOOTNOTEMonaco1991221-4] Monaco 1991,p. 221.

[FOOTNOTEMonush2003280-5] Monush 2003,p. 280.

[6] Hambone and Hillie.Anchor Bay Entertainment(VHS).Beverly Hills, California:Starz Inc.October 6, 1997.ASIN 6302722721.RetrievedSeptember 2,2019.

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