Young Billy can't keep Digby the lovable sheepdog he brought home from the pound, so he decides to leave him with animal expert Jeff (Jim Dale). But while Jeff's back is turned, Digby accidentally drinks a top secret chemical which makes him grow... and grow... and grow! The gigantic Digby is soon being chased all over the country. The army think he dangerous and want to blow him up. Two thieves are trying to sell him to the circus! In this frantic and hilarious race against time Billy and the hapless Jeff must get to Digby with the antidote or lose him forever.
Directed by
Joseph McGrath
Written by
Charles Isaacs (story); Ted Key (novel "Hazel"); Michael Pertwee (writer).
Starring
Jim Dale (Jeff Eldon); Spike Milligan (Dr. Harz); Angela Douglas (Janine); John Bluthal (Jerry); Norman Rossington (Tom); Milo O'Shea (Dr. Jameson); Richard Beaumont (Billy White); Dinsdale Landen (Colonel Masters); Garfield Morgan (Rogerson); Victor Spinetti (Professor Ribart); Harry Towb (Ringmaster); Kenneth J. Warren (General Frank); Bob Todd (The Great Manzini); Margaret Stuart (Assistant); Molly Urquhart (Aunt Ina). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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