Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) - Turner Classic Movies

Brief Synopsis

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Professor Parker Wilson, a distinguished scholar, discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife, Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds, embodying the true spirit of family and loyalty, while inspiring the hearts of an entire town.

Cast & Crew

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Lasse Hallström

Richard Gere

Kôji Yakusho

Joan Allen

Sarah Roemer

Jason Alexander

Film Details

Also Known As

Hachi, Hachi yakusoku no inu, Hachi: Yakusoku no inu, Hachiko - en vän för livet, Hachiko: A Dog's Story, Siempre a tu lado, Hachiko

Genre

Drama

Release Date

2009

Production Company

Inferno Entertainment; Inferno Entertainment; Prokino Filmverleih Gmbh; Shochiku Company, Ltd.

Distribution Company

20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox International; Bontonfilm; Contender Entertainment; Empire; Entertainment One; Filmcompagniet; Filmladen Gmbh; Fs Film Oy; Golden Scene; Golden Village; Gulf Film, Llc; Gussi Films; Kinepolis Film Distribution; Lucky Red; Metropolitan Filmexport; Prime Pr Inc.; RCV Distribution; SF Studios; SF Studios; Sf Norge; Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing International; Ster-Kinekor; Universal Pictures International; ZON Lusomundo (now part of NOS Audiovisuals)

Location

Rhode Island, USA

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 44m

Synopsis

Professor Parker Wilson, a distinguished scholar, discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife, Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds, embodying the true spirit of family and loyalty, while inspiring the hearts of an entire town.

Director

Lasse Hallström

Cast

Richard Gere

Kôji Yakusho

Joan Allen

Sarah Roemer

Jason Alexander

Cary-hiroyuki Tagawa

Crew

David Bruce Allsberry

Jane Finn-foley

Production Secretary

Ron Fortunato

Director Of Photography

Ron Fortunato

Dp/Cinematographer

Chris Gelles

Visual Effects Producer

Richard Gere

Cara Giallanza

Assistant Director

Anton Gold

Warren Goz

Executive Producer

Mark Harden

David Isyomin

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jordan Jacobs

Jason James

Casting Associate

Bill Johnson

Stephen P. Lindsey

Paul Mason

Executive Producer

Rick Montgomery

Casting Director

Deborah Newhall

Costume Designer

Robert Ortiz

Tim Payson

Property Master

Dean Schnider

Jim Seibel

Executive Producer

Vicky Shigekuni Wong

Amy Smolev

Production Accountant

Colin Walsh

Location Manager

Film Details

Also Known As

Hachi, Hachi yakusoku no inu, Hachi: Yakusoku no inu, Hachiko - en vän för livet, Hachiko: A Dog's Story, Siempre a tu lado, Hachiko

Genre

Drama

Release Date

2009

Production Company

Inferno Entertainment; Inferno Entertainment; Prokino Filmverleih Gmbh; Shochiku Company, Ltd.

Distribution Company

20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox International; Bontonfilm; Contender Entertainment; Empire; Entertainment One; Filmcompagniet; Filmladen Gmbh; Fs Film Oy; Golden Scene; Golden Village; Gulf Film, Llc; Gussi Films; Kinepolis Film Distribution; Lucky Red; Metropolitan Filmexport; Prime Pr Inc.; RCV Distribution; SF Studios; SF Studios; Sf Norge; Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing International; Ster-Kinekor; Universal Pictures International; ZON Lusomundo (now part of NOS Audiovisuals)

Location

Rhode Island, USA

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 44m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video March 9, 2010

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States October 2009

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Preview) October 15-23, 2009.

Based on the true story of Hachiko, an Akita dog in 1920s Japan remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his master.

Carroll Ballard was previously attached to direct.

Released in United States on Video March 9, 2010

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Preview) October 15-23, 2009.)

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