The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
The story of a man who rescues a German Shepherd and how the two become fast friends. Based on the 1956 memoir of the same name by BBC editor, novelist and memoirist J. R. Ackerley.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic80/100
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
31 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul FierlingerDirector
- Sandra FierlingerDirector
- Paul FierlingerScreenplay
- Sandra FierlingerScreenplay
- John AvareseOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Christopher PlummerJ.R. Ackerley (voice)
- Lynn RedgraveNancy / Greengrocer's Wife (voice)
- Isabella RosselliniMs. Canvenini (voice)
- Peter GeretyMr. Plum / Pugilist (voice)
- Brian MurrayCaptain Pugh / Mr. Blandish (voice)
- Paul HechtArmy Veterinarian (voice)
- Euan MortonBicyclist / Rude Veterinarian (voice)
Stills
Themes
human animal relationshipdoggerman shepherdadult animationwoman director