Rascal (1969): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Rascal is a 1969 family drama directed by Norman Tokar, starring Steve Forrest as Willard North, Walter Pidgeon and Pamela Toll. It is based on Rascal by Sterling North and John Schoenherr. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rascal About?
The premise of Rascal without spoilers, adapted from Rascal by Sterling North and John Schoenherr. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A gentle comedy about a baby raccoon that wanders into the life of a lonely boy, becoming his sole companion while his father is often away. The raccoon’s presence draws the boy and his father closer, prompting both to recognize and embrace their responsibilities toward each other.
Rascal Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- pet raccoon
- feeding a raccoon
- reference to a raccoon
- boy and his pet
- bare chested boy
- barefoot boy
- barefoot male
- bare chested teenage boy
- slimehouse
- young
- raccoon
- family relationships
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- father son relationship
- autobiographical
- based on book
Where to Watch Rascal
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Rascal Cast & Characters
Steve Forrest leads the cast as Willard North, with Walter Pidgeon as Sterling North (voice) and Pamela Toll as Theo North. Directed by Norman Tokar; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norman Tokar
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Steve Forrest as Willard North -
Walter Pidgeon as Sterling North (voice) - Pamela Toll as Theo North
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Elsa Lanchester as Mrs. Satterfield
Also Starring in Rascal
· 10 more- John Fiedler Cy Jenkins
- Henry Jones Garth Shadwick
- Richard Erdman Walt Dabbett
- Herbert Anderson Mr. Pringle
- Bill Mumy Sterling North
- Maudie Prickett Miss Pince-nez (uncredited)
- Robert Emhardt Constable
- Steve Carlson Norman Bradshaw
- Jonathan Daly Rev. Thurman
- Bettye Ackerman Miss Whalen
Rascal Plot Summary
What happens in Rascal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the summer of 1918 in Brailsford Junction, a small Wisconsin town, Willard North takes his son, Sterling North, into the woods, where a lynx surprises a family of raccoons, leaving a young raccoon behind. Sterling brings Rascal home and names him Rascal, and the North household begins to adjust to this new, furry presence that quietly but persistently makes itself felt. As Willard must leave for work, Theo North lines up interviews for a potential live-in housekeeper before returning to her job in Chicago. Willard decides to meet with Theo’s favorite, Mrs. Satterfield, but ultimately dismisses her, believing that Sterling can handle things on his own for now.
Full summary
The whole story of Rascal, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Rascal?
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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Cars in Rascal
4 cars on screen, including the 1915 Ford Model T and the 1922 Locomobile Model 48.
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1915 Ford Model T Important role -
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1911 Stanley Model 62 Important role -
1913 Stutz Bearcat Important role
Rascal Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Ein Frechdachs im Maisbeet” and “Mi amigo Rascal”.
- Also known as
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- Ein Frechdachs im Maisbeet
- Mi amigo Rascal
- Rascal - Ein Frechdachs im Maisbeet
- Un raton nommé rascal
- פרחח
- 래스컬
- Rascal, l'orsetto lavatore
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Movies Like Rascal
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rascal the Raccoon, The Little Raccoon and The Little Rascals.
Rascal FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Rascal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rascal?
Rascal runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Rascal released?
Rascal was released on June 11, 1969.
Who directed Rascal?
Rascal was directed by Norman Tokar.
More films by Norman Tokar Who is in the cast of Rascal?
Rascal stars Steve Forrest as Willard North, Walter Pidgeon as Sterling North (voice) and Pamela Toll as Theo North, among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch Rascal?
In the US, Rascal is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Is Rascal based on a book?
Yes. Rascal is adapted from Rascal by Sterling North and John Schoenherr.
Does Rascal have a post-credit scene?
No. Rascal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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