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Beethoven

Beethoven

Beethoven

Beethoven

The head of the family is the one with the tail.

1992•1h 27m•

★5.8(2,229 ratings)

FamilyComedy

Overview

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

Director

Writers

Amy Holden Jones, John Hughes

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Main Cast

Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

George Newton

Bonnie Hunt

Bonnie Hunt

Alice Newton

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Dr. Varnick

Nicholle Tom

Nicholle Tom

Ryce

Christopher Castile

Christopher Castile

Ted

Sarah Rose Karr

Sarah Rose Karr

Emily

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Harvey

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Vernon

Laurel Cronin

Laurel Cronin

Devonia Peet

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Brad

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

Brie

O-Lan Jones

O-Lan Jones

Biker Woman

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Brian Levant
Second Unit Director: Michael C. Gross
Second Unit First Assistant Director: Ira S. Rosenstein
Second Unit Director: Glenn Randall Jr.
Second Unit First Assistant Director: Tracy Rosenthal-Newsom
First Assistant Director: Jerram A. Swartz

Writing

Writer: Amy Holden Jones
Writer: John Hughes

Production

Producer: Joe Medjuck
Producer: Michael C. Gross
Executive Producer: Ivan Reitman
Location Manager: Ira S. Rosenstein
Assistant Location Manager: Peter J. Novak
Casting Associate: Alan Berger

Music & Sound

Production Sound Mixer: Charles M. Wilborn
Boom Operator: Kenneth Schwarz
Supervising Sound Editor: Roxanne Jones McCarthy
Sound Effects Editor: John O. Wilde
Sound Effects Editor: Mark R. La Pointe
Sound Effects Editor: William Hartman

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Victor J. Kemper
Still Photographer: Bruce McBroom
Camera Operator: Bill Roe
Key Grip: Gaylin P. Schultz
Best Boy Grip: Audie Aragon
Dolly Grip: Brad Rea

Editing

Editor: William D. Gordean
Editor: Sheldon Kahn
Assistant Editor: Gregory Gontz
Color Timer: Reid Burns
Assistant Editor: John Currin

Art Direction

Leadman: Greg Lynch
Property Master: Rick Young
Set Designer: Stan Tropp
Set Dresser: Eric A. Hulett
Set Designer: Gary Diamond
Set Dresser: Kurt V. Hulett

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Supervisor: Margo Baxley
Costumer: Leslie Weir
Costumer: Adrienne Manhan
Costume Design: Gloria Gresham
Makeup Artist: James R. Scribner
Hairstylist: Allen Payne

Keywords

puppyst. bernardfamilypets

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The head of the family is the one with the tail."

#2

The film grossed $147.2M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 87 minutes (1h 27m).

#4

The film was directed by Brian Levant.

#5

The screenplay was written by Amy Holden Jones and John Hughes.

#6

The score was composed by Randy Edelman.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Victor J. Kemper.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0103786.

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Rating

5.8/10

Average

2,229 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Beethoven

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Revenue:

$147,214,049

Production Companies:

Northern Lights Entertainment

Northern Lights Entertainment

Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures