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Return of the Big Cat
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Return of the Big Cat

1974-10-06 · 98 min · ★ 9.0

Adventure · Family · Drama · Western

A boy, Leroy McClaren, trains a wild dog to hunt the cougar that has been threatening the family.

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Directors
Tom Leetch
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christian JuttnerChristian JuttnerLeroy McClaren
Jeremy SlateJeremy SlateJohn McClaren
Pat CrowleyPat CrowleySophina McClaren (as Patricia Crowley)
David WayneDavid WayneGrandpa Jubal
Kim RichardsKim RichardsAmy McClaren
Jeff EastJeff EastJosh McClaren
Lonny ChapmanLonny ChapmanFrank Brannen
Ted GehringTed GehringHunk Purdy
Don KnightDon KnightJ.C.
Bryan O'ByrnePerc
Geoff ParksLucas

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