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7.8/10   177 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Kaneto Shindô (screenplay)
Kaneto Shindô (story)
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Release Date:
1 August 1987 (Japan) more
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Plot:
The true story about a dog's loyalty to its master, even after his death | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 4 nominations more
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The All Time Tearjerker!!!!!!!! more (9 total)

Cast

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Kaoru Yachigusa ... Shizuko Ueno
Mako Ishino ... Chizuko Ueno
Masumi Harukawa ... Okichi
Taiji Tonoyama ... Hashimoto
Yoshi Kato ... Kondo
Hisashi Igawa ... Maekawa
Shigeru Izumiya ... Yasui
Kei Yamamoto ... Serizawa
Kumeko Urabe ... Tabacco shop owner
Choei Takahashi ... Mase
Saburô Ishikura ... Machida
Shirô Kishibe ... Customer
Hairi Katagiri ... Oyoshi, maid
Ben Hiura
Chisako Hara
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Hachi-ko (USA)
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Runtime:
107 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Remade as Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Garasu no kanransha more

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6 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
The All Time Tearjerker!!!!!!!!, 30 September 2004
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Author: costume-girl from Hollywood

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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