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2009 (USA) moreTagline:
A true story of faith, devotion and undying love.Plot:
A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home. | full synopsisPlot Keywords:
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(2 articles)
Jan A.P. Kaczmarek: The Horsemen (From Upcoming Film Scores. 27 December 2008, 3:19 AM, PST)
Jan A.P. Kaczmarek: Hachiko - A Dog's Story
(From Upcoming Film Scores. 6 December 2008, 8:14 AM, PST)
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Just Caught Test Screening moreProduction Notes from IMDbPro
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Post-production | See complete list of 12,000 in-production titles »Status Updated:
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Because this project is categorized as being in production, the data is subject to change; some data could be removed completely.Cast
 | Sarah Roemer | ... | Andy |
 | Richard Gere | ||
 | Joan Allen | ||
 | Jason Alexander | ... | Carl |
 | Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa | ... | Ken |
 | Erick Avari | ... | Shabir |
 | Davenia McFadden | ... | Mary Anne |
 | Bates Wilder | ... | Dog Catcher |
 | Robert Capron | ... | Student |
 | Kevin DeCoste | ... | Ronnie |
 | Tora Hallstrom | ... | Heather |
 | Gloria Crist | ... | Commuter |
| Forest | ... | Hachiko |
 | Donald Warnock | ... | Senior Train Conductor |
 | Robbie Sublett | ... | Michael |
| Luke Allard | ... | Student |
| Adam Masnyk | ... | Awkward Reacting Boy |
| Vincent J. Earnshaw | ... | Train Station Commuter |
 | Roy Souza | ... | Commuter #2 |
 | Morgan O'Brien | ... | Train commuter |
 | Martin Montana | ... | Train Station Commuter |
| Denece Ryland | ... | Miss Latham |
 | Oscar J. Castillo | ... | Train station commuter |
 | Gary Roscoe | ... | Pedestrian |
| Michael Kelly | ... | Commuter |
 | Rich Tretheway | ... | Mover |
| Frank S. Aronson | ... | Milton - Butcher |
| Shane Farrell | ... | Dancer / Student |
| Ben Skinner | ... | Funeral Attendee / Student |
| Joanne Fanara | ... | Commuter |
| Donna Sorbello | ... | Myra |
| Rob Degnan | ... | Teddy Barnes |
| Ian Sherman | ... | Student Pianist |
| Thomas Tynell | ... | Man - New Homeowner |
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Factual errors: The puppies playing Hachiko's part early in the movie are actually Shiba dogs and not Akitas, Hachiko's true breed. moreFAQ
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I just saw a test screening so take the following with that in mind - changes may be made both small and large - one of the very questions was which title of 4 we responded best to.
The Hatchiko story is a real one and it is that fact which most carries the movie. This is a story of companionship and identity...or at least, it wants to be.
Unfortunately, the movie never takes flight. No character is explored at any level deeper than that which a young child would understand. While a tremendous amount of talent was assembled to encircle the gorgeous Akita (the dog is very much the star of the movie,) with such flimsy roles, no great characters are born. And in the case of Joan Allen, a somewhat forced performance gives way to a rather unbelievable character.
But it is the pacing which most cripples the film. At least a dozen slow fade blackouts exaggerate the emotional side of the film, thus, lessening the impact. The passage of time is portrayed very poorly, with nearly 15 years passing and few physical alterations made in any human character.
Still, the story is profound enough to carry it as a quality holiday flick. And if you are a sucker for animals, this one will play right into your wheelhouse.
Neither a particularly skillfully made or daring movie, Hatchiko's got its dog going for it and not too much else.
5 out of 10