My Dog Tulip (2009)

The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends.

Directors:

Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger

Writers:

J.R. Ackerley (book), Paul Fierlinger (screenplay),

Stars:

Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rossellini

Cast

Cast overview:
Christopher Plummer	...	J.R. Ackerley (voice)
Lynn Redgrave	...	Nancy / Greengrocer's Wife (voice)
Isabella Rossellini	...	Ms. Canvenini (voice)
Peter Gerety	...	Mr. Plum / Pugilist (voice)
Brian Murray	...	Captain Pugh / Mr. Blandish (voice)
Paul Hecht	...	Army Veterinarian (voice)
Euan Morton	...	Bicyclist / Rude Veterinarian (voice)

Storyline

The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends.

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Plot Keywords:

german shepherd | writer | human animal relationship | animal in title | cartoon dog | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes, love really is a bitch.

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Genres:

Animation | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

Kutyám, Tulipán

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$14,718 (USA) (3 September 2010)

Gross:

$246,574 (USA) (12 August 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Norman Twain Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first US release from the revived New Yorker Films.

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Connections

Featured in That Fellow in the Coat: A Look Back at the Animated Features of 2010 (2010)

User Reviews

"My Dog Tulip" is an absolute gem!

I have been dying to see this film since I first heard about it over a year ago and finally saw it, and, not only did it live up to my very high expectations - it surpassed them!

Based on the classic book, "My Dog Tulip" by J.R. Ackerley, this film is an absolute treat from start to finish. It's an animated film and every frame is a work of art. It was hand-drawn but not on paper - it's the first film to be drawn on a tablet and over 100,000 drawings were made. You can almost feel the love and devotion that went into this touching story.

It's about a lonely man, who, quite by chance, acquires a German Shepherd dog, who turns out to be the love of his life! I'm sure anyone who has ever loved a dog will enjoy this story. However, just because it's animated doesn't mean it's aimed at children. Quite the contrary - it's definitely for adults as much of the movie involves Ackerley's frustrated attempts to find a mate for Tulip.

If you're a dog-lover, an artist, or just someone who appreciates a good film, do yourself a favour and go see this wonderfully unique film! I can't wait to see it again!