The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.
Practical Effects
Multiple Saint Bernards played Beethoven—no CGI slobber here.
Acting
Charles Grodin's escalating dad-rage is comedic perfection.
Director
Brian Levant
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