''The Retrievers'' is a 2001
television film
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie or TV film/movie, is a feature-length film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for ...
starring
Robert Hays
Robert Hays (born July 24, 1947) is an American actor, known for a variety of television and film roles since the 1970s. He came to prominence around 1980, co-starring in the two-season domestic sitcom '' Angie'', and playing the central role of ...
,
Mel Harris
Mary Ellen "Mel" Harris is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series ''Thirtysomething'' (1987–1991), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination in 1990.
Early life and education
Ha ...
,
Alan Rachins,
Alana Austin
Alana Austin is an American retired film and television actress. She played the role of Abby Logan in the sitcom '' Ink'' and starred in the Disney Channel Original film ''Motocrossed''.
Career
Austin was born in Palm Springs, California. She ...
, Taylor Emerson,
Betty White
Betty Marion White (January 17, 1922December 31, 2021) was an American actress and comedian. A pioneer of Golden Age of Television, early television, with a television career spanning almost seven decades, White was noted for her vast work i ...
and
Robert Wagner
Robert John Wagner Jr. (born February 10, 1930) is an American actor of stage, screen, and television. He is known for starring in the television shows '' It Takes a Thief'' (1968–1970), ''Switch'' (1975–1978), and '' Hart to Hart'' (1979†...
. It was directed by
Paul Schneider and written by Larry Ketron.
Plot
A family adopts a stray golden retriever, Pilot, who gives birth to puppies. Though the family grow close, they decide to give the puppies away after weaning. However, Pilot is determined to recover them.
Cast
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Robert Hays
Robert Hays (born July 24, 1947) is an American actor, known for a variety of television and film roles since the 1970s. He came to prominence around 1980, co-starring in the two-season domestic sitcom '' Angie'', and playing the central role of ...
as Tom Lowry
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Mel Harris
Mary Ellen "Mel" Harris is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series ''Thirtysomething'' (1987–1991), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination in 1990.
Early life and education
Ha ...
as Ken Lowry
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Alana Austin
Alana Austin is an American retired film and television actress. She played the role of Abby Logan in the sitcom '' Ink'' and starred in the Disney Channel Original film ''Motocrossed''.
Career
Austin was born in Palm Springs, California. She ...
as Liz Lowry
* Taylor Emerson as Widdy Lowry
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Alan Rachins as Ed
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Betty White
Betty Marion White (January 17, 1922December 31, 2021) was an American actress and comedian. A pioneer of Golden Age of Television, early television, with a television career spanning almost seven decades, White was noted for her vast work i ...
as Mrs. Krisper
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Robert Wagner
Robert John Wagner Jr. (born February 10, 1930) is an American actor of stage, screen, and television. He is known for starring in the television shows '' It Takes a Thief'' (1968–1970), ''Switch'' (1975–1978), and '' Hart to Hart'' (1979†...
as Durham Haysworth
* Kurt Johnson as Marcel
Reception
The film achieved a rating of 1.89 million, a record for Animal Planet.
References
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2001 films
2001 comedy-drama films
American comedy-drama television films
Films about dogs
Animal Planet original programming
Films directed by Paul Schneider (director)
2000s English-language films
2000s American films
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