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The Trial of Old Drum Reviews

  • 2000
  • 1 hr 29 mins
  • Drama, Family
  • PG
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Scott Bakula stars in this heartwarming family drama as a country lawyer in dogged pursuit of justice. His client: young Charlie's pet dog, which is on trial for killing sheep that belong to Charlie's vengeful uncle. Randy Travis, as the older version of Charlie, narrates. Ron Perlman, John Schuck, Mike Randleman, Kathy Garver, David Graf, Dick Martin.

Reviewed By: Buzz McClain

Updated from a true story that happened in 1870 in Missouri, this Animal Planet original production is a bright, heartwarming family film suitable for all ages and temperaments. It moves a might slow here and there, but the gorgeous scenery and sturdily constructed scenes. It's a lot better than the Lassie feature film from 1994. It's standard boy-and-his dog stuff straight from the 1950s, but that hasn't been seen much, and young children will find it fresh. And the dog is a great actor.