Few feature films can bring to tears the representatives of the stronger sex. An exception was the work of the director of Hallström Lasse “Hachiko: the most faithful friend”, the actors and the plot of which touched all the spectators without exception.
Nine years of waiting
Like other films, the basis of “Hachiko” lay the real story. In 1923, one of the professors of the University of Tokyo was presented with an unusual gift - an Akita Inu puppy. The new owner, Hidesaburo Ueno, gave his new friend the nickname Hachiko.
The kid turned out to be a devoted pet - he followed the professor everywhere, and also accompanied and met him at the station after work. Hidesaburo had a heart attack at a lecture once, and the doctors, unfortunately, were powerless. That day, Hachiko did not meet his master, but remained “on duty” for nine long years. Attempts to take the dog to a new house were unsuccessful - the four-legged friend continued to come to the station until his death.
Confession
The story of Hachiko shocked the Japanese to the core. They came to the station to see the faithful dog with their own eyes. The image of this dog has become a symbol of fidelity and selfless love in the country - a monument to Hachiko was erected as a sign of respect , and his stuffed animal is kept in one of Tokyo's museums.
The story of the dog was told to the whole world by a Japanese film, shot in 1987, and in 2009 a remake of “Hachiko: the most faithful friend” was released. The actors, the dog, and the piercing story of true friendship were highly praised by critics and audiences. With a budget of $ 16 million, the film earned four times as much.
The most attention was paid to the actors with a tail in the story of “Hachiko”. The role of a loyal friend was played immediately by six Akita Inu dogs - three puppies and three adult dogs. Black and white sketches of the eyes of the pet and moments of unbridled fun with the owner, of course, adorned the film.
Actors practically could not compete with the charm of Hachiko. It is worth recognizing that only incomparable Richard Gere made up a worthy pair of dogs.
Professor Wilson
The future Hollywood star appeared in an ordinary family of an insurance agent and a housewife. After school, Gere entered the university to study directing and philosophy. Then he threw everything for the career of a trumpeter, but the musical environment quickly disappointed him. Finally, the young man was interested in acting.
The first success came to Richard Gere in 1975 after being approved for the lead role in the play “The Head of a Killer”. After positive reviews from critics, the aspiring actor became interested in the film industry.
By the mid-80s, Gear was called the sex symbol of Hollywood. “In the last breath”, “King David”, “August Rhapsody”, “Power” - the actor’s name alone could guarantee the popularity of the picture. However, the melodrama “Beauty” became the most memorable for the audience. A romance on the set with Julia Roberts did not work, because the heart of the star was occupied by the magnificent
Cindy Crawford.
Over the years, Richard Gere tried to get rid of the image of the main smoothie and discovered all new talents. One of these works was the role of Parker Wilson - a friend who was lost by the most devoted dog in the world, Hachiko.
Actors and roles
The partner on the set for Richard Gere was the charming Joan Allen, who played the wife of Professor Wilson.
Joan Allen appeared on the scene in 1977 after joining the theatrical troupe Steppe Wolf, led by John Malkovich. The first Broadway play, Burn It, brought the 32-year-old actress a Tony Award.
However, a career in cinema began to take shape only after the role of the president’s wife in the film “Nixon” (1995), which brought well-deserved fame, approval of critics and nominations for prestigious awards.
Joan Allen took part in such famous projects as “The Diary of Remembrance”, “Pleasantville”, “Deadly Race” and, of course, “Hachiko”. Acting colleagues and viewers immediately recognized Pamela Landy, the CIA deputy director of the popular trilogy about Jason Bourne.
Daughter andy wilson
After the professor’s sudden death, the family tries to take the pet home, but he continues to wait for a meeting with the owner at the station. The only right decision is made by Andy Wilson - to let the dog free.
Some actors of the film “Hachiko” for the first time were with talented animals on the set. One of them was Sarah Remer, who played the role of Andy.
Roemer gained his independence at the age of 15 thanks to the modeling business, and his career in cinema began with the horror “Curse-2” (2006) and developed rapidly. A year later, the film “Paranoia” was released, and then there were proposals for the main roles in the projects “Light this Summer”, “Psychiatric Hospital” and “Awakening Madison”.
Worthy Examples
The feat of the dog, on the basis of which the film “Hachiko” was shot, the actors were moved. However, the story that happened in Japan in the 1920s is not the only evidence of the dogs' endless devotion and love for their owners.
Skybird Greyfriars Bobby guarded the owner’s grave for fourteen years, the Siberian husky Balto prevented an epidemic of diphtheria in Alaska and delivered serum, and the fighting dog Sergeant Stubby served in the U.S. Army - in each country there are dozens of similar stories about the dog’s special relationship with humans.