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Dondi

Dondi

The riotous tale of the kid who captured the Army!

1961 1h 39mComedyDramaFamilyMusicWar

World War II GIs adopt an Italian war orphan.

2.1/5

TMDB score· 8 votes

Synopsis

World War II GIs adopt an Italian war orphan.

The vibe

us armyorphan

Behind it

Albert ZugsmithAlbert ZugsmithDirectorGus EdsonWriterTommy MorganComposerCarl E. GuthrieCinematography

Cast

David JanssenDavid JanssenDealey
Patti PagePatti PageLiz
Walter WinchellWalter WinchellWalter Winchell
Mickey ShaughnessyMickey ShaughnessySergeant
Robert StraussRobert StraussSammy Boy
Arnold StangArnold StangPeewee
Louis QuinnLouis QuinnDimmy
Gale GordonGale GordonColonel
Dick PattersonDick PattersonPerky
David KoryDondi
Joan StaleyJoan StaleySally
William Wellman Jr.William Wellman Jr.Ted
Susan KellyLt. Calhoun
John MelfiJo-Jo
Bonnie ScottGladdy
Nola ThorpCandy
Dorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerWoman in Grape Hat
Del MooreDel MoorePolice Detective

Director

Albert Zugsmith

Writers

Albert Zugsmith, Gus Edson

Release date

26 Mar 1961

Runtime

1h 39m

Studio

Photoplay Associates, Albert Zugsmith Productions

Country

United States of America

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