Red Dog (2011)

Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.

Director:

Kriv Stenders

Writers:

Daniel Taplitz (screenplay), Louis de Bernières (book)

Stars:

Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol

9 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Lucas	...	John
Rachael Taylor	...	Nancy
Rohan Nichol	...	Jocko
Luke Ford	...	Tom
Arthur Angel	...	Vanno
John Batchelor	...	Peeto
Koko	...	Red Dog
Keisha Castle-Hughes	...	Rosa
Noah Taylor	...	Jack
Loene Carmen	...	Maureen
Paul Blackwell	...	Mr. Cribbage
Jacqy Phillips	...	Mrs. Cribbage
Yure Covich	...	Sandanski
Radek Jonak	...	Chupouski
Costa Ronin	...	Dzambaski

Storyline

In the tradition of Hachi: A Dog's Tale, this is the story of a legendary, lovable red dog who roamed the outback looking for his original master, finding his way into the hearts of everyone he meets, bringing people and communities together, some who find love, and others who find themselves. Based on true events.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | legendary | based on true events | love | search | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes you pick the dog. Sometimes the dog picks you.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some language and sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia USA

Language:

English Polish

Release Date:

4 August 2011 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Cão Vermelho

Filming Locations:

South Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 8,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Woss Group, The, Screen Australia, Endymion Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Last film role for Bill Hunter. The Cup was released later although the scenes featuring Hunter had been filmed years earlier.

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Goofs

Much of the action takes place in the pub, but nobody is smoking. All pubs, especially in mining towns, would have been blue with smoke haze in those days.

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Quotes

Vanno: The world is a funny place, no? Sometimes you pick your dog. Sometimes your dog picks you.

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Crazy Credits

The Red Dog film has been inspired by events, which may or may not have happened, but have become Pilbara Outback folklore. All the human characters in this film are invented, fictitious and imaginary.

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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: Episode #9.1 (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Move Over Rover"
by Billy Hall and his Rhythm Boys
Written by Billy Hall (as Hall)/Tex Justus (as Justus)
Published by Hits of Tomorrow Publications
Licensed courtesy of Harry Glenn/Glenn Records

User Reviews

Absolutely Do See List!

I saw this movie 25 May 2011 as part of Cinefestoz in Busselton, Western Australia and it is AWESOME! It has to be one of the best family movies that I have seen - and as far as animal movies - tops. Yes, digitalized graphics for a few sections but no, the dog doesn't talk, he doesn't dance and he doesn't do anything that a dog shouldn't do. Koko the dog has expressions that would make some actors look wooden. He steals your heart. The landscapes of the northwest show the expanse of the area, whilst capturing the spirit of the 'settlers' of Dampier, which is a real town. It's a wild country and the stubby shorts the blokes are wearing are so 1970's I wonder where they got them all. Josh Lucas is oh so gorgeous, and so is Rachel Taylor, and the 'real characters' maybe cliché, but you know what, it doesn't matter because it makes the movie even more real and enjoyable.

We laughed, we cried, we laughed, we cried and were moved by a story that crosses time and age and is based on a true story. Thank you for bringing it to us.