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

2 nominations.

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 | f rated | dog movie | autobiography | memoir | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes, love really is a bitch.

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Genres:

Animation | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

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

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Quotes

J.R. Ackerley: Dogs read the world through their noses and write their history in urine.

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Connections

Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011)

User Reviews

If you are (or intend to be) owned by a dog don't miss it!

An utterly charming and delightful film which provides a mostly joyful and honest perspective on the trials and tribulations of being owned bya dog. The mores and geography of a time and place from England's recent past are portrayed from a middle- class perspective, with very effective attention to detail. You'll leave wanting to get home right away to your canine, and give him/her a reminder of how much you care.

The graphic styles are a great fit for the setting and the sentiments of the story. We left curious about the book's author, and wondering how he fared after the end of the period covered in the film. The last few years of Tulip's life get little-to-no coverage in the film, which short-changes the audience a little. The dog's youth is engagingly well covered, it would have been even more of a delight to get some rich visual story-telling about Tulip's middle- and old-age.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

My Dog Tulip

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,550, 5 September 2010

Gross USA:

$246,574

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$246,574

Company Credits

Production Co:

Norman Twain Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1