Hachi: A Dog's Tale
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 93 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 12/3/2010
- Directed by: Lasse Hallström
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Entertainment Film Distributor
Richard Gere, Sarah Roemer, Joan Allen, Jason Alexander
Based on a moving true story, ‘Hachi: A Dog's Story’ stars Richard Gere as Parker Wilson, a distinguished professor who finds Hachi - a stray Akita puppy - while on his way home from work.
At first Parker’s wife, Cate, objects to the new arrival. Before long Hachi endears himself to the family and becomes Parker's loyal companion.
As the bond between the professor and Hachi deepens, a relationship develops that inspires the hearts of an entire town.
Contains no material likely to offend or harm.
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Predictable dog's tale
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