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:

Western 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

In a flashback scene to 1971, the film Jaws is being shown at the drive-in. Jaws wasn't released in Australia until November 1975.

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Quotes

Jack: [beginning his tale] Back in the mean old days when men were men, dogs were dogs - rougher, harder, brighter, redder...

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Crazy Credits

Red Dog was made in consultation with the Ngarluma People of Roebourne

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Connections

Features Jaws (1975)

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Soundtracks

"Let My Love Open the Door"
by Pete Townshend
Composed by Pete Townshend (as Peter Townshend)
Published by Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. (PRS) and Towser Tunes, Inc. (BMI) administered by Bug Music-Songs of Windswept Pacific (BMI)
Licensed courtesy Eel Pie Publishing Ltd.
By arrangement with Bug

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.