Movies with dogs in the title role make up a special category of cinema, as they are loved by everyone without exception and can soften the heart, touch and penetrate even the most “thick-skinned” viewer to the depths of their souls. Almost all films are suitable for viewing by the whole family. We will present the best comedy, adventure and dramatic films with dogs in the title role.
"101 Dalmatians"
A comedy-adventure family picture, especially recommended for fans of Dalmatians, who will be in the film a lot. “101 Dalmatians” (1996) is a story about Dalmatian puppies who were kidnapped by the unlucky helpers of the terrible extravagant Cruella de Ville, who wanted to fill up her huge wardrobe with a coat of spotted dog skins. Parents of puppies, as well as their friends, rush to help 99 charming Dalmatians who are in trouble. The film directed by Stephen Herek with Jeff Daniels, Glenn Close and the Dalmatians in the lead roles will give a lot of positive emotions and laughter.
Interesting fact
The shooting involved 20 adult dogs and more than 200 puppies of the Dalmatians breed. Not a single animal was injured.
Beethoven - 1992 film
This kind, light heartfelt comedy about a St. Bernard named Beethoven, who accidentally fell into the family. The dog changed the life of the family and won love, adoration from all its members, including the chapter, which was originally categorically against the dog in the house. The film was written by John Hughes and Emmy Jones; roles played by Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicole Tom and others. This wonderful picture can be enjoyed by the family, including children. Despite the fact that Beethoven, the 1992 film, is a product of American cinema, there is not a single gram of vulgarity and glamor. Separately, it is worth mentioning the handsome Beethoven - a huge shaggy beautiful dog who coped remarkably with her role.
Interesting fact
After the picture was released on the big screen, the Association of Veterinarians of America was so outraged by the director’s move that made the leader of the dog abduction group of the veterinarian that she sent an official letter of protest to Jack Valenti, chief of the American Film Association.
"Digby, the biggest dog in the world"
"Digby, the largest dog in the world" (1973) is a children's science-fiction comedy about Digby - a Bobtail dog, which, as a result of a scientific experiment, has become enormous. The picture was shot in the UK by director Joseph McGrath. In addition to the luxurious bobtail, the roles were played by Jim Dale, Spike Milligan, Richard Beaumont and others.
"Baby from Beverly Hills"
"Baby from Beverly Hills" - a 2008 film about the spoiled chihuahua Chloe, which the hostess, a very wealthy lady from Beverly Hills, carries on her hands and allows almost everything. But everything changes when the owner of the dog is forced to leave and leave Chloe under the supervision of the young and irresponsible assistant Viv. The girl has her own plans, which she does not intend to change. So, Chloe with Viv goes on a trip to Mexico, where the dog is abducted.
Adored mistress, Chloe will have to go through many misadventures in a completely unfamiliar country and organize her escape. Meanwhile, the dog of the gardener Papi, in love with her, hurries to help the chihuahua. “Baby from Beverly Hills” is a 2008 film directed by Raja Gosnell, starring Manolo Cardona, Piper Perabo, Jamie Lee Curtis.
Turner and Hooch
What other films with dogs in the title role are recommended for viewing? Of course, a good-natured American comedy with a touch of drama and a sad ending to director Roger Spotstoodwood for the family viewing of Turner and Hooch. By the will of fate, perfectionist detective Scott Turner, who loves order and a clear routine of life, finds himself in the same house as a completely uncontrollable Bordeaux dog, whose hobby is to break and destroy everything that comes in his way. They will have to make friends and make concessions. Starring a fiery red dog, Tom Hanks, Mayor Winningham and Craig T. Nelson.
Marley and Me
American very bright kind film directed by David Frankel based on the book by John Grogan “Marley and Me” with a straightforward story about a young couple who got a puppy Labrador Marley, who became a full member of the family and a loyal affectionate friend. The film is in the top 10 cutest pictures about animals according to experts of the Hill's trademark, compiled in 2015 for Children's Day.
"Human" roles were played by Jennifer Joanna Aniston, Owen Wilson and Eric Dane.
Interesting Facts
The role of Labrador Marley was performed by 22 dogs.
John Grogan, whose autobiography shot the picture, played in the film the role of the owner of the cocker spaniel in a training lesson.
"Lassie" - 1994 film
An American adventure picture with a collie dog in the title role, which can be watched thousands of times by the whole family. On the way home from another city, the Turner family accidentally picked up a collie and named her Lassie. Lassie gave a lot of happiness, joy, love and became a part of the family and protector. However, a brave, smart and resourceful collie will have to face and fight with ill-wishers in order to stay with the Turner family adoring her. Screenwriters - Eric Knight and Matthew Jacobs. "Lassie" is a film starring Tom Gyrie, Helen Slater, John Tenney and others.
"Belle and Sebastian"
Bright kind French picture based on the eponymous series of novels by Aubrey Cecile directed by Nicolas Wannier. A boy named Sebastian lives in a small French village during World War II. Once in the village appears a huge white mountain dog Belle (Pyrenean Mountain Dog), which locals are not at all happy with. Sebastian, helping the dog to hide, finds a real friend and goes with him on an exciting journey.
"White captive"
White Captive (2006) is a dramatic, very moving and energizing film up to the last moment, based on real events. It tells about the survival of 8 sled dogs in the most difficult conditions of a snowy Arctic winter as a result of force majeure. Researchers Jerry Sheppard (Paul Walker), Cooper (Jason Biggs) and geologist (Bruce Greenwood) should come back and save them, but before that, the dogs need to survive in a terrible white ice captivity for long six months. Director of the film "White Captivity" (2006) Frank Marshall. The roles of hero dogs forced to fight for their lives were played by Eskimo huskies, Siberian huskies and Alaskan Malamutes.
Interesting fact
The films were based on the tragic events of 1958, when only 2 dogs out of 15 were saved during the evacuation of the Japanese scientific expedition.
"White God"
This piercing, tragic, painful picture of the joint production of Germany, Sweden and Hungary about the cruel attitude of people towards animals. A teenage girl is forced to part with her best friend, a dog named Hagen, because her father does not want to pay tax for the animal. The dog finds himself in difficult life circumstances, eventually finding himself in a shelter, where with other dogs he riots against the cruel and heartless employees of the shelter. Filmed by Cornell Mundruzo, the thriller drama with Jofia Psotta, Sandor Joter and Lily Horvath in roles can not leave indifferent.
Interesting Facts
The main character - Hagen - was played by twin dogs - Bodi and Luke, accidentally found in a parking lot in Arizona, when their owner wanted to give them to a dog shelter. Everything in the picture was involved about 300 dogs "yard" breeds.
"Red Dog"
A joint Australian-American film based on the novel by Louis de Bernier directed by Creeps Stenders, bearing an instructive and educational character. The film begins with the fact that a stranger comes to the bar of one of the mining villages at a time when there is a discussion about what to do with a dying dog. No one can put a red dog to sleep, because for many he became a close friend, he saved some from death and even helped to become happy. This film should be watched by everyone who appreciates the dedication and unlimited loyalty of dogs. The film starred Josh Lucas, Rachel Taylor, Roen Nicole and others.
"Hachiko: The most loyal friend"
This strong touching American-British picture, based on real events that took place in the Land of the Rising Sun, directed by Lasse Hallstrom, causes tears in everyone without exception. The dog’s bottomless strong devotion to its owner does not wane even after the death of the dog. Every day, Hachiko escorts the host professor to the service and waits for him after work. Once a person dies, but despite this, the dog every day waits for his beloved master in the same place. The role of Hachiko was played by a dog of the Akita Inu breed, in the role of professor Richard Tiffany Gere.
Interesting Facts
Hachiko during the film 3 puppies and 3 dogs play.
The real dog in the Land of the Rising Sun has an obelisk erected in 1934. The death of the dog caused such a public outcry that declared the day of national mourning. During the Second World War, the monument was destroyed, but in 1948 it was reconstructed in Tokyo near the Shibuya station. The image of Hachiko in Japanese culture symbolizes boundless fidelity and love.
"White Bim Black Ear" (1976)
Domestic cinema also shot films with dogs in the title role. And quite unsuccessfully. The Soviet sentimental dramatic film adaptation of the novel by Gabriel Troepolsky - the work of Stanislav Rostotsky with a dog of the breed English Setter in the title role, is called one of the most cruel Soviet films. A very sad story showing the dog’s great trust in a person and the ability to forgive meanness and betrayal. The film makes you think about the attitude towards our smaller brothers and about compassion for animals. The roles were performed by Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Valentina Vladimirova and Mikhail Dadyko.
Interesting Facts
Vyacheslav Tikhonov, to make friends with the English setter, often walked with a dog before filming. As a result, the dog nicknamed Stiff, whom everyone called Stepka on the set, became very attached to the artist.
The monument to White Bim was erected in Voronezh on the square in front of the Puppet Theater "Jester" in 1998.