Fluke (1995)

After a man dies in a car crash, he is reincarnated as a dog and attempts to reconnect with his family.

Director:

Carlo Carlei

Writers:

James Herbert (novel), Carlo Carlei (screenplay)

Stars:

Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Samuel L. Jackson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Rumbo (voice)
Matthew Modine	...	Thomas P. Johnson / Voice of Fluke
Nancy Travis	...	Carol Johnson
Eric Stoltz	...	Jeff Newman
Max Pomeranc	...	Brian Johnson
Ron Perlman	...	Sylvester
Jon Polito	...	Boss
Bill Cobbs	...	Bert
Collin Wilcox Paxton	...	Bella
Federico Pacifici	...	Prof. Santini
Clarinda Ross	...	Jane, Tom's Secretary
Adrian Roberts	...	Night Guard
Bart Hansard	...	Day Guard
Deborah Hobart	...	Dogpound Vet
Libby Whittemore	...	Libby, the Housekeeper

Storyline

After a man dies in a car crash, he is reincarnated as a dog and attempts to reconnect with his family.

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Plot Keywords:

reincarnation | cartoon on tv | close up of eye | united states | usa | 

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Taglines:

Follow him home.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild language and thematic elements

Did You Know?

Trivia

Scenes shot in the kennel were filmed in an actual kennel. For the scene where the puppy is escaping the shelter and slipping and sliding on the floors, the area was cleared of all hazards. The trainers used verbal comands to call the puppy who responded with enthusiasm and a natural lack of agility. When the pup urinates on the animal control officer, a clear tube was gently taped to the pup's belly and apple juice was pumped through this. The trainer was below the actor holding the puppy for this and caught the puppy as the actor reacted letting the pup fall. In scenes where animals appear wounded, fake non-toxic stage blood was used and applied by the make-up department.

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Goofs

When Rumbo is dropping nuts on Fluke's head in the very end, Fluke's paws keep moving between shots.

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Quotes

Rumbo: [as he's dying] I never really missed being a two legger... but the sea... I wish I could smell the sea again.

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Connections

Features The Pink Panther (1993)

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Soundtracks

'The Pink Panther' Theme
(uncredited)
Featured in The Pink Panther (1993), originated from The Pink Panther (1963)
Composed by Henry Mancini
Arranged by Mark Watters

User Reviews

Rin Tin Tin, Bullet, Lassie and Boomer have nothing on The Fluke

Sometimes sad, more often funny look at a dog viewing us humans from a peculiar perspective. Nice little show with a good message about family, quality time, and not taking things for granted. Plus, the animal actors were some of the best I've seen. Cool show. P.S. If I ever get reincarnated, I hope it's as Sandra Bullock's #1 man. Or Faith Hill. Or Jane Seymour. Or....

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 June 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fluke

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,435,709, 4 June 1995

Gross USA:

$3,987,768

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,987,768

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Rocket Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1