The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

PG
1h 44m
2005
5.438 /10 (16)

Overview

This is the true story of a little dog that refused to leave his master's graveside in Edinburgh. The dog visited the grave for years.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2005-10-29

Top Billed Cast

Gina McKee

Maureen Gray

Sean Pertwee

Duncan Smithie

Greg Wise

Minister Lee

James Cosmo

James Brown

Ron Donachie

Laurie

Christopher Lee

The Lord Provost

Ronald Pickup

Cecil Johnson

Ian Richardson

Judge

Thomas Lockyer

Constable John Gray

William McBain

Sergeant Scott (as William MacBain)

Kirsty Mitchell

Ada Adams

Ardal O'Hanlon

Coconut Tam

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