A "Black-Mouthed Cur" in the Fred Gipson book on which the film is based, the character of Old Yeller was actually played by a 160-pound Labrador/Mastiff cross named Spike.
Can You Guess These Movies Just From Their Iconic Posters?
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Boomers will likely remember the devastating scene at the end of this coming-of-age story about a boy and his dog. What's the name of the film?
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Old Yeller
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