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Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw (1988): Cast & Box Office

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Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw is a 1988 family animated film directed by Pierre DeCelles, starring Tony Longo as Big Paw, Ashley Hall and Brennan Howard. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $586,938 worldwide.

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Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Pierre DeCelles
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw About?

The premise of Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Inspired by the beloved plush line, the film follows Pound Puppies Cooler, Whopper and Big Paw as they hunt the magical “Bone of Scone,” an artifact that lets children and dogs speak to each other. Pursued by a gang of thieves, the brave pups embark on a wild quest to recover it, delivering the adventure of a lifetime.

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • year 1958
  • 20th century
  • year 1988
  • 1980s
  • fireworks
  • singing
  • eight word title
  • 10th century
  • reference to king arthur
  • puppy
  • animal name in title
  • animal in title
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  • cartoon puppy
  • cartoon dog
  • 1950s
  • based on tv series
  • based on toy
  • dog
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw Cast & Characters

Tony Longo leads the cast as Big Paw, with Ashley Hall as Cooler and Brennan Howard as Cooler / Digalot. Directed by Pierre DeCelles; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Pierre DeCelles

One more film directed by Pierre DeCelles: The New Adventures of Little Toot.

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Plot

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw Plot Summary

What happens in Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On Whopper’s way to the museum with his niece Alwyn Kushner and nephew Jasper Kushner, he shares the origin of Puppy Power, the remarkable ability for humans to communicate with the Pound Puppies and the Purries, setting the stage for a legend that stretches across centuries.

Full summary

The whole story of Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw, scene by scene

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Box office

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw Box Office

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw grossed $586,938 worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$586.9K

US & Canada
$586.9K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the modern‑day antagonist seeking the Bone of Scone?

Details

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Der Wauzi Film - Die Jagd nach dem Zauberknochen” and “Beszélő kutyák csodacsontja”.

Also known as
  • Der Wauzi Film - Die Jagd nach dem Zauberknochen
  • Beszélő kutyák csodacsontja
  • 胖胖狗剧场版
  • La Merveilleuse Aventure des Puppies

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FAQ

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw released?

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw was released on March 18, 1988.

Who directed Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw was directed by Pierre DeCelles.

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Who is in the cast of Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw?

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw stars Tony Longo as Big Paw, Ashley Hall as Cooler and Brennan Howard as Cooler / Digalot, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw make at the box office?

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw grossed $586,938 worldwide.

Does Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw have a post-credit scene?

No. Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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