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:

Home is where the heart is.

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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

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

Mrs. Cribbage: [having answered a knock at the door]
Mr. Cribbage: Who was it?
Mrs. Cribbage: Everyone.

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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

"Run You Down"
by Frankie Mann and Joe Ramirez and His Jumping Jacks
Composed by Edward 'Buzz' Purcell (as Purcell)
Published by Whippoorwill Music
Licensed courtesy of Gyro Records

User Reviews

Great Picture....needs to be in theatres soon !

I skipped "Red Dog" in Berlin... I don't like "dog" pictures...

BIG MISTAKE !

Fortunately, I had a chance to see it at Vail Film Festival, where it ran away with the "Audience Favorite" and it blew me away... it is a completely endearing tale of an isolated mining town in the far northwest of Australia, the bizarre characters that wash up there, and the unstoppable human drive to create community wherever we gather. And yes, the dog that inspires them to focus on what matters in themselves and in life. The characters, and in this town, everybody is one or they wouldn't BE there, are original, surprising, and compelling. And the landscape that holds them is truly other-worldy.

There is not one sappy minute in this film... but many genuinely hilarious ones, and quite a few touching ones. In it's emotional impact, it somehow reminds me of "the Blind Side", in all the best ways. Between the cineplex, on demand, and 2-3 film festivals, I see roughly 150-200 films a year. This is easily among the 2-3 best I've seen this year...some distributor is going to hit a home-run with this one.