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:

He's been everywhere mate

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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

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

John Grant: [to his bus passengers] Did you see that?
Vanno: Red Dog...
John Grant: Well, he almost got run over.
Peeto: Nah. He was hitchhiking, mate.
Vanno: Once you picked him up, he remembers, and thinks it's his right to demand a ride anytime.
Peeto: Pushy bloke. No doubt about it.
John Grant: He only does that to people he knows?
Jocko: Of course not. Just the ones he likes.

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Crazy Credits

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

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.204 (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Bellissimo"
Composed by Cezary Skubiszewski
©C-ZEE 2010 APRA

User Reviews

Best Dog

The story itself (based on a true dog or rather the true dog) is really good. And if you love animals just a little bit, you will adore the movie itself, the story it tells (mostly). I still got a beef with the movie though (no pun intended). For some reason there is a side story that tries to round the whole thing up. Unfortunately it doesn't work at all, being too convenient and too cliché for its own and the viewers good.

You might think I'm pessimistic or too sarcastic with this view, but remember I really like the movie itself, if it weren't for that side story. The dog is really cool and the actors get upstaged by it (obviously). Though this being a movie, they did use more than one dog (haven't checked how many though). The director did a fine job with that