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Family comedy

Hang on, Doggy (1977): Cast

Hang on, Doggy (1977) movie poster

Hang on, Doggy is a 1977 family comedy directed by Jane Kavčič, starring Matjaž Gruden as Matic, Vesna Jevnikar and Ivo Ban. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

Hang on, Doggy (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Jane Kavčič
Genres
Family , Romance , Comedy
Original language
Slovene
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hang on, Doggy About?

The premise of Hang on, Doggy without spoilers.

In Ljubljana, Matic lives with his mother in a concrete‑block housing complex while his father works in Libya. His dull routine shifts when he’s cast in a film and meets Milena, a girl his age he likes. After shooting, the crew gifts him a large black Newfoundlander; despite his mother’s doubts, Matic brings the dog home, launching their adventures.

Hang on, Doggy Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • slovenia
  • dog
  • f rated
  • family relationships
  • volkswagen beetle
  • children
  • teenager
  • based on novel
Cast & crew

Hang on, Doggy Cast & Characters

Matjaž Gruden leads the cast as Matic, with Vesna Jevnikar as Milena and Ivo Ban as Man from the night shift. Directed by Jane Kavčič; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Hang on, Doggy

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Hang on, Doggy Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Sreča na vrvici” and “亲亲米莱娜”.

Also known as
  • Sreča na vrvici
  • 亲亲米莱娜

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Hang on, Doggy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hang on, Doggy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hang on, Doggy?

Hang on, Doggy runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Hang on, Doggy released?

Hang on, Doggy was released on June 6, 1977.

Who directed Hang on, Doggy?

Hang on, Doggy was directed by Jane Kavčič.

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Who is in the cast of Hang on, Doggy?

Hang on, Doggy stars Matjaž Gruden as Matic, Vesna Jevnikar as Milena and Ivo Ban as Man from the night shift, among 15 credited actors.

Does Hang on, Doggy have a post-credit scene?

No. Hang on, Doggy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hang on, Doggy in?

The original language of Hang on, Doggy is Slovene.

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