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Hachi-ko (1987)
"Hachikô monogatari" (original title)

 -  Drama | Family  -  1 August 1987 (Japan)
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The true story about a dog's loyalty to its master, even after his death

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Ogata
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Okichi
Taiji Tonoyama ...
Hashimoto
Yoshi Katô ...
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Hisashi Igawa ...
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Shigeru Izumiya ...
Yasui
Kei Yamamoto ...
Serizawa
Kumeko Urabe ...
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Chôei Takahashi ...
Mase
Saburô Ishikura ...
Machida
Shirô Kishibe ...
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The true story about a dog's loyalty to its master, even after his death

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Remade as Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) See more »

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"Garasu no kanransha"
Music by Tetsuji Hayashi
Words by Masao Urino
Arranged by Tetsuji Hayashi
Performed by Tetsuji Hayashi
Courtesy of Vap Inc.
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The All Time Tearjerker!!!!!!!!
30 September 2004 | by (Hollywood) – See all my reviews

I loved this movie. It says everything about unconditional love and loyalty. I saw it in a small theater in Little Tokyo. It was a pretty full house. I remember at one point the sound of many people sobbing could be heard over the dialog. With tears in my eyes and a large lump in my throat...I turned to see...truly, not a dry eye in the house. Of coarse it made me laugh that so many were touched so strongly by this film. It mad "The Titanic" look like a comedy. I challenge anyone to see this film and not shed a tear? This film should be re-released and shown in major theater's everywhere. It's a perfect film. It's for everyone. Just don't forget a whole box of Kleenex...cause you'll need it!


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