Dog lovers are engaged not only in raising a pet, but also with pleasure watching Soviet and foreign films and TV shows with the participation of the four-legged. The film in which the main characters are doggies, set. Let’s consider the best films about dogs.
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- 1. White Bim, black ear
- 2. Dog Heart
- 3. Hachiko
- 4. Dog Watchdog and unusual cross
- 5. White captive
- 6. The red dog
- 7. Marley and I
- 8. K-9: Dog work
- 9. Turner and Hooch
- 10. My best friend Shylock
- 11. Far from home: The Adventures of the Yellow Dog
- 12. The King of the Air
- 13. Lassie’s courage
- 14. Snow dogs
- 15. Spot nickname
- 16. Hotel for dogs
- 17. Sora
- 18. Shaggy special forces
White Bim Black Ear
- 1976 year;
- Country of production: USSR;
- drama;
- Director’s work of Stanislav Rostotsky;
- Cast: Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Mikhail Dadyko, Valentina Vladimirova, Ivan Ryzhov;
- Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes;
- IMDb Rating: 8.4;
- Rating Movie Search: 8.4.
This two-part feature film tells the story of a dog breed Scottish setter, which was destined for a difficult fate. Born with a color far from the standard, the puppy still found loving owner, however, when he was sick in a hospital, the faithful dog went in search of him. Naturally, Bima was waiting the difficult and even tragic journey that led to ultimately to his death.
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dog’s heart
- 1988 year;
- Country of production: USSR;
- drama, fantastic comedy;
- Directorial work of Vladimir Bortko;
- Cast: Vladimir Tolokonnikov, Evgeny Evstigneev, Boris Plotnikov, Roman Kartsev, Nina Ruslanova, Olga Melikhova;
- Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes;
- IMDb Rating: 8.9;
- Rating Movie Search: 8.4.
This is an amazing, fantastic story about how in the 20s of the last century in Moscow to the scientist Filipp Filippovich Preobrazhensky managed to turn experimental dog Sharik into a man! Naturally, that such a discovery brought world fame to the professor and recognition, however, caused a lot of problems – will it come out of citizen Sharikov is a full-fledged personality?
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Hachiko
- year 2009;
- Production countries: USA-UK;
- Original title: “Hachiko: The Most Faithful Friend”;
- drama;
- Directed by Lasse Hellstrom;
- Cast: Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Carey Hiroyuki Tagara, Jacen Alexander;
- Duration: 1 h. 33 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 8.1;
- Rating Movie Search: 8.4.
The film was shot based on a real story that happened in Japan and attracted the attention of the world community. Professor of a local university found a little puppy and he became a devotee friend. But the dog’s loyalty was especially pronounced when its owner suddenly died. The dog, even after the professor’s death, every day I came to the station, hoping for the long-awaited a meeting.
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Dog watchdog and unusual cross
- 1961;
- Country of production of the USSR;
- short comedy film;
- Directorial work of Leonid Gaidai;
- Cast: Evgeny Morgunov, Yuri Nikulin, George Vitsin, Leonid Gaidai, George Millar;
- Duration: 14 minutes;
- IMDb Rating: 8.1;
- Rating Movie Search: 8.2.
A short but very funny story about how three poachers – Coward, Dunce and Experienced went fishing, taking with them dynamite. Hardly portraying honest fishermen, they still abandoned dynamite into the river— What did the dog Watchdog do in this case? Naturally, he threw himself into the water and returned to the owners the fallen subject.
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White captive
- 2005;
- Country of Origin: USA;
- Original title: Eight Below, Antarctica;
- dramatic, adventure cinema;
- Directed by Frank Marshall;
- Cast: Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood;
- Duration: 2 hours;
- IMDb Rating: 7.3;
- Rating Movie Search: 8.1.
The film is about how the participants of a scientific expedition to the Antarctic had to leave the station due to the raging elements, leaving 8 sled dogs. The animals had a hard time in such harsh conditions but they showed all their ingenuity and endurance to to survive.
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Ginger dog
- 2011;
- Country of Origin: USA-Australia;
- Original title: Red Dog;
- biography, melodramatic comedy, drama;
- The directorial work of Kriva Stenders;
- Cast: Josh Lucas, Rachel Taylor, John Bachellor, Noah Taylor;
- Duration: 1 h. 32 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 7.5;
- Rating Movie Search: 7.8.
The plot is based on the story of a red dog related to breed Australian kelpie. People who decided to kill an old and sick dog, begin to talk about her life’s ups and downs the driver who drove into the town along the route.
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Marley and I
- 2009;
- Country producer: USA;
- Original title: Marley & Me;
- comedy drama;
- Directorial work of David Frankel;
- Cast: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Alan Arkin, Kathleen Turner;
- Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes;
- IMDb Rating: 7.1;
- Rating Movie Search: 7.8.
A young couple is changing not only their place of work, but also place of residence. Here they plan to start a life together, having bought a house, having given birth to children— But the first thing they do is start a dog that will be a serious test for them.
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K-9: Dog work
- 1989;
- Country of Origin USA;
- Original name: K-9;
- comedy action movie;
- Directorial work of Rod Daniel;
- Cast: James Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tai, Ed ONIL;
- Duration: 1 h. 37 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 5.9;
- Rating Movie Search: 7.7.
The merry cop M. Dooley was out of luck – because of his work, he made an enemy in the person of a famous drug dealer. From a friend to him unexpected help comes in the form of a dog named Jerry Lee, able to detect narcotic substances. Michael wants to cover a gang of drug dealers, but the dog has completely different plans.
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Turner and Hooch
- 1989;
- Original title: Turner & Hooch;
- dramatic thriller, comedy;
- Directed by Roger Spottyswood;
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Mayor Winningham, Jimmy Beaver;
- Duration: 1 h. 37 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 6;
- Rating KinoPoisk: 7.6.
Police detective Scott Turner has to investigate murder. But here’s the catch – the only one who saw that happened, is a big dog butch. Not having calculated own forces, Scott takes lover of reckless and excessively active witness. Will such opposites be able to find a common tongue?
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My best friend shylock
- 1997;
- Country of Origin USA;
- Original title: Shiloh;
- family drama;
- Director’s work: Dale Rosenblum;
- Cast: Scott Wilson, Blake Heron, Bonnie Bartlett, Rod Steiger;
- Duration: 1 h. 53 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 6.4;
- Rating KinoPoisk: 7.6.
Not every dog is lucky to find himself the first time good and good owner. So the puppy nicknamed Shylock is not lucky – its owner turned out to be a cruel tyrant. Not having endured abuse, the dog escapes and ends up in the family boys marty. But his parents believe that the dog must be return to the previous owner. What is Marty ready for the four-legged friend stayed with him?
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Far from home: The Adventures of the Yellow Dog
- 1995;
- Country of Origin USA;
- Original title: Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog;
- adventure movie;
- Directorial work of Phillip Borsos;
- Cast: Mimi Rogers, Bruce Davison, Jesse Bradford, Tom Bauer, Joel Palmer;
- Duration: 1 h 21 min .;
- IMDb Rating: 6.4;
- Rating KinoPoisk: 7.6.
The film is about how a 12-year-old teenager with his dog Yellow trying to survive in virgin canadian forests, being there after boat wreck. Friends have to spend a few days on their own get food and defend themselves from external dangers.
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King of the air
- 1997;
- Country of origin – USA-Canada;
- Original title: Air Bud;
- dramatic comedy;
- Directorial work of Charles Martin Smith;
- Cast: Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy Macken, Bill Cobbs
- Duration: 1 h. 37 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 5.1;
- Rating KinoPoisk: 7.5.
A dog named Buddy faithfully served its owner – circus artist Norma. However, despite the fact that the dog was reviving boring numbers of the owner, in gratitude he received only kicks and beatings. Running away from Norm, the dog found a true friend – 11-year-old boy Josh.
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Lassie’s courage
- 1946;
- Production Mill: USA;
- Original title: Courage of Lassie;
- military adventure drama;
- Directed by Fred M. Wilcox;
- Actors: Elizabeth Taylor, Selena Royle, Katherine MacLeod, David Holt, Frank Morgan, Tom Drake;
- Duration: 1 h. 32 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 6.3;
- Rating Movie Search: 7.4.
One little girl with a good heart saves a wounded puppy a collie from death, and gradually the dog, nicknamed Bill, becomes a true devoted companion. However, the collie runs into the car, and the dog is in the hospital. After not detecting owners, she is sent to a special nursery to prepare dogs for military service, here the dog is called dick. As it turned out, Bill Dick possesses not only fidelity and devotion, but also extraordinary courage and remarkable intelligence.
Snow dogs
- 2002;
- Joint Canadian-American production;
- Original title: Snow Dogs;
- adventure comedy;
- Directorial work of Brian Levant;
- Actors: Kyuba Gooding Jr., James Coburn, Joanna Bacalso, Nichelle Nichols, M. Emmett Walsh;
- Duration: 1 h. 39 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 5.1;
- Rating KinoPoisk: 7.1.
When the famous Miami dental specialist Ted Brooks suddenly learns that he is adopted, his life is radically changing. The thing is that his biological mother lived in Alaska, and her son was the only heir. But, there was one caveat – Ted became the owner of not only real estate and funds, but also riding dogs – harsh, intelligent animals that will not obey the first comer.
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Named Agent Spot
- 2001;
- Joint Canadian-Australian-American production;
- Original title: See Spot Run;
- comedy action movie;
- Directorial work of John Whitesell;
- Actors: David Arquette, Michael Clarke Duncan, Angus Jones, Leslie Bibb, Cavan Smith;
- Duration: 1 h. 34 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 5.4;
- Rating Movie Search: 6.9.
Amazing, intricate tape about the postman – loved a neighbor who knows how to handle animals, but in no way knowing how to communicate with a child, a dog – who struggled all his life with crime, but never learned to have fun, as well as a boy – which by chance or not by chance, became the third in what happened a mess.
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Hotel for dogs
- 2009;
- German-American production;
- Original title: Hotel for Dogs;
- Genre: Family Drama;
- Directorial work of Thor Freudenthal;
- Actors: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, Don Cheadle;
- Duration: 1 hour 40 min .;
- IMDb Rating: 5.4;
- Rating Movie Search: 6.5.
Bruce and Andy do not live very well with adoptive parents. Like they provide proper care, however, they cannot find a common language, however, like the 5 previous families. An outlet for the guys became a shelter for stray dogs organized by them.
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Soora
- 2006;
- Production USA-South Africa-Germany;
- Original title: The Breed;
- comedy thriller, horror;
- Directed by Nicholas Mastandrea;
- Actors: Michelle Rodriguez, Oliver Hudson, Therin Menning, Eric Lively, Hill Harper;
- Duration: 1 h. 27 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 5.1;
- Rating Movie Search: 5.9.
On an abandoned islet is a merry company teenage children. But an obstacle to their tear-off, secluded relaxation become local inhabitants – a pack of wild, but very smart dogs.
Shaggy Special Forces
- 2004;
- US production;
- Original title Good Boy;
- science fiction comedy, fantasy drama;
- Directorial work of John Hoffman;
- Actors: Molly Shannon, Liam Aiken, Kevin Nylon, Brittany Moldovan;
- Duration: 1 h. 28 min.;
- IMDb Rating: 5.1;
- Rating Movie Search: 5.9.
12-year-old boy Owen once lucky – he starts understand your shaggy four-legged friend Hubble. how it turned out that his dog is not just a lost pet, but an alien a guest.
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All these films have a different plot, but are very interesting, as for lovers of dog lovers, and for their pets. From each tape you can to make for yourself something important and valuable.
