Courage of Lassie

GUnited States rating19461h 32mFamily, Adventure, Drama
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A young collie named Bill grows up in the wild before being adopted by a girl named Kathie. After a tragic accident, the dog is sent to serve as a war dog and must navigate the challenges of military life. The story follows his journey of trying to find his way back to his original home.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
This is a classic drama with long takes and a steady narrative flow typical of older family films. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA truck accident leads to the dog being sent to a hospital.
  • Approx.ScaryThe dog experiences the hardships of war and becomes aggressive.
  • Approx.ScaryThe dog behaves aggressively after being injured and is nearly put down.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Bill's experiences during the war change his behavior?
  2. 2Why do you think it was important for Bill to find his way back to Kathie?
  3. 3How did the characters show courage during the difficult parts of the story?

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