Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Jun 8, 2009

1h 33m

★ 8.0

A true story of faith, devotion and undying love.

Overview

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.

Genres

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Scion Films

Stage 6 Films

Inferno Distribution

Hachiko

Grand Army Entertainment

Opperman Viner Chrystyn Entertainment

Hachi: A Dog's Tale Trailers

Cast

Parker Wilson

Richard Gere

Cate Wilson

Joan Allen

Andy

Sarah Roemer

Ken

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Jasjeet

Erick Avari

Michael

Robbie Sublett

Mary Anne

Davenia McFadden

Carl

Jason Alexander

Ronnie (11 years)

Kevin DeCoste

Teddy Barnes

Robert Degnan

Heather

Tora Hallström

Myra

Donna Sorbello

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