Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Also known as Hachiko: A Dog's Story, Hatchi
2009 film directed by Lasse Hallström
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8.0Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Released: 2009-06-0893 minDir: Lasse HallströmDrama, FamilyBudget: $16.0MBox office: $46.8M
Cast
- Richard Gere as Parker Wilson
- Joan Allen as Cate Wilson
- Sarah Roemer as Andy
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Ken
- Erick Avari as Jasjeet
- Robbie Sublett as Michael
Themes
- friendship
- loyalty
- pet
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a 2009 American drama film and a remake of Seijirō Kōyama's 1987 Japanese film Hachikō Monogatari. The original film told the true story of the Akita dog named Hachikō who lived in Japan 1923–1935. Hachi: A Dog's Tale is an updated American adaptation based on the Japanese film.
This version, which places it in a modern American context, was directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Stephen P. Lindsey and Kaneto Shindo, and produced by Richard Gere, Bill Johnson and Vicki Shigekuni Wong. The film stars Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Jason Alexander, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.