It was directed by lasse hallstrom, written by stephen p. The film follows the two as the man and animal soon form a strong and unexplainable bond. Brzy mezi nimi vznikne neuveritelne a silne poutodojemny pribeh je americkou. Richard gere is an american actor, who first came to prominence in the 1980 film american gigolo, which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. A dogs tale, a film based on one of the most treasured and heartwarming true stories ever told. Its clear there is chemistry between gere and the dogs playing hachi. College professor parker wilson richard gere finds a young akita puppy thats been abandoned at the local train station, and hes instantly captivated by. A dogs tale, makes it big in japan as the story of one loyal dogs undying love lives on. Richard gere and hachiko, the most faithful dog in history. A dogs tale stars richard gere as a college professor who finds an. Richard started early as a musician, playing a number of instruments in high school and writing music for high school.
Humanitarian and actor richard gere was born on august 31, 1949, in philadelphia, the second of five children of doris ann tiffany, a homemaker, and homer george gere, an insurance salesman, both mayflower descendants. A dogs tale, a film for those who love dogs and great storytelling. Richard gere was at his usual best but the real highlight of the film was the acting of the dogs. This is a video from the movie hachiko a dogs story, starring richard gere. Golden globe winner richard gere 2002, best actor in a musical or comedy, chicago and academy award nominee joan allen 2000, best actress, the contender star in this inspiring true story. Richard gere and hachiko, the most faithful dog in history telegraph. Hachiko was a loyal hound who became a hero in japan and inspired a hollywood movie. He went on to star in many top films, including an officer and a gentleman, pretty woman, primal fear, hachi.
Its a very gentle film that quickly engages the audience as it introduces a heroic dog, a. They were incredible in how they were able to portray the range of emotions through. A dogs tale stars richard gere as a college professor who finds an abandoned dog and takes the poor lost animal in. A dogs tale is a moving film about loyalty and the rare, invincible bonds that occasionally form almost instantaneously in the most unlikely places.
A dog story arrive for a screening at the rome film festival, oct. The akita dog actors portraying hachi were truly the backbone of this film. Golden globe winner richard gere stars as professor parker wilson, a distinguished scholar who discovers a lost akita puppy on his way home from work. Richard gere biography, photos, facts, family, kids. Based on the 1987 japanese film hachiko monogatari, as well as on a true story, hachi. A dogs tale 2009 full moviebefore sunrise 1995 full hd movie hachi, the true story of eternal loyalty and. Richard gere with an akita from the movie hachiko, a dogs story, one of my favourite movies.
After this american version hachi movie, a tatue of the dog, hachi, was installed in front of woonsocket depot square,ny where the movie was filmed. Goodbar 1977 and a starring role in days of heaven 1978. He began in films in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in looking for mr. If you dont know this story, look it up or see the movie, hachi, with richard gere. He was so loyal to his owner that he was with him everywhere. The locale is skillfully rendered, and hachi, played by three dogs as an adult and about 20 as a puppy, has.
Today, there is a hachis statue at shibuya station in tokyo. A dogs story, which is a transplanted american version of the 1987 japanese film hachiko monogatari, about a faithful akita dog that died at a train station waiting for its master. Hachikos true story reached from japanese culture all the way to america where a movie was made to commemorate all he gave to society. A dogs story 2009 has been made in a sort of staged documentary style, similar to the kind of movies often seen on documentary channels e. Golden globe winner richard gere 2002, best actor in a musical or. Richard gere, joan allen and the extraordinary hachi team. Set 10 years after the film trilogy, three new characters continue the chase for easy money in.
Hachiko is the akita featured in the richard gere film, hachi. Richard gere and hachiko, the most faithful dog in history hachiko was a loyal hound who became a hero in japan and inspired a hollywood movie. Without their hard work and lovability, the movie would have been difficult to film and hachis essence impossible to capture. Lindsey and kaneto shindo, and stars richard gere, joan allen and sarah roemer. Unfashionably slow, the film offers gentle observations on grief and pets the companionship, the breedbores new owners become, the.
He came to prominence with his role in the film american gigolo 1980, which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. Possessing something of an actual talent in addition to his good looks, gere has proven himself to be a versatile. A dogs tale 2009 richard gere and sarah roemer in hachi. The movie premiered on the hallmark channel september 26 and we have an. Every second of this film is about love and kindness. From academy awardnominated director lasse hallstrom 2000, the cider house rules comes hachi. Richard gere full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. A dogs tale is the story of great love and respect between a college professor and the puppy he rescues on a snowy night. A dogs tale star richard gere talks about his iconic role as professor parker wilson in this dog film and how one dogs monumental story impacted his life. Golden globe winner richard gere 2002, best actor in a musical or comedy, chicago stars as professor parker wilson, a distinguished scholar who. Sentimental, repetitive tale of a university professor richard gere, also producing losing his heart to a lost puppy harks back to the values. A dogs story publicity still of richard gere richard gere, hachi film pup is shiba richard gere richard gere photo from the set of the movie haichi. More coolly charismatic than dropdead handsome, richard gere was one of the most successful sex symbols of the 80s and early 90s. Hachiko a dogs story music video from movie youtube.
Unfortunately, the rest of the cast including joan allen and jason alexander are actually distractions to the film. A dogs tale is a 2009 drama film that is a remake of the 1987 japanese film hachiko monogatari, which follows the true story of the akita dog named h. Richard gere absolutely shines with joy and happiness in every scene with hachi. Richard geres biography richard tiffany gere is a famous american actor, a sex symbol of the 80s and 90s, winner of the golden globe award, a humanitarian activist, known to the wide audience due to the films american gigolo, an officer and a gentleman, pretty woman, final analysis, runaway bride, autumn in new york, chicago, shall we dance, hachi. Richard gere, joan allen, caryhiroyuki tagawa and jason alexander. Although the film began with three amazing akitas, it took a vast number of professionals to bring. A dogs tale is a 2009 drama film that is a remake of the 1987. Rating is available when the video has been rented. A dogs tale behind the scenes with richard gere youtube. Hachi was based on a popular japanese story about a faithful. A dogs tale stars richard gere as a college professor who finds an abandoned dog and takes the poor lost. Affirm films presents hachi, a dogs tale trailer youtube.
Its refreshing to have a true story about a dog that does not involve any mistreatment or bad people trying to do harm. From the director of chocolat and the cider house rules. Richard gere, 70, and wife alejandra silva, 36, expecting. A dogs tale stars richard gere as a college professor who forms a strong and unexplainable bond with an abandoned dog he adopts. The screenplay was poignant and wonderfully acted by richard gere, joan allen and hachi. Golden globe winner richard gere 2002, best actor in a musical or comedy, chicago stars as professor parker wilson, a distinguished scholar. The films main problem is lack of any story except the. A dogs tale premiered at the seattle international film festival on june, 2009, and its first theatrical release was in japan on august 8. Based on the 1987 japanese film hachiko, as well as on a true story, hachi.
This richard gere dog film based on a true story, hachi. A dogs tale is a 2009 drama film that is a remake of the 1987 japanese film hachiko monogatari, which follows the true story of the akita dog named hachiko. With richard gere, joan allen, caryhiroyuki tagawa, sarah roemer. Legendary loyal dog, hachiko, forever reunited with his human in 1924, hidesaburo ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the university of tokyo, took hachiko, a golden brown akita. Natgeo, however without a narrator so common in documentaries, and including wellknown actors richard gere, sarah roemer and joan allen, making it more suitable for theatrical distribution. A dogs tale is a film based on one of the most treasured and heartwarming true stories ever told.