| Description |
1 Blu-ray Disc (approximately 93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo Dolby Digital rda |
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widescreen (1.85:1) rda |
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video file Blu Ray 1080p region A rda |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. |
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Special features: "A bond of loyalty: the making of Hachi: a dog's tale" featurette. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Ron Fortunato ; editor, Kristina Boden ; music, Jan A.P. Kaczmarek. |
| Cast |
Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari, Jason Alexander. |
| Summary |
The heartwarming true story of a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station everyday and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Even after his master passed away, he continued to return to the same spot at the station every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master. During his daily visits he touched many lives and taught the local people about love, compassion, and above all unyielding loyalty. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
| Note |
MPAA rating: G. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, region A, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby DTS-HD Master 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player. (Special features: Dolby Digital stereo., High Definition.) |
| Terms Of Use |
This Blu-ray disc is copy protected. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Subject |
Hachi-kō (Akita dog), 1923-1935 -- Drama.
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Dogs -- Behavior -- Drama.
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Railroad stations -- Drama.
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Human-animal relationships -- Drama.
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Loyalty -- Drama.
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Dogs -- Behavior. |
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Hachiko (Dog) |
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Human-animal relationships. |
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Loyalty. |
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Railroad stations. |
| Genre |
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Shigekuni Wong, Vicki.
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Johnson, Bill.
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Gere, Richard, 1949-
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Lindsey, Stephen P.
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Hallström, Lasse.
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Allen, Joan, 1956-
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Roemer, Sarah.
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Tagawa, Cary-Hiroyuki.
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Avari, Erick, 1952-
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Alexander, Jason, 1959-
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Kaczmarek, Jan A. P.
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Stage 6 Films.
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Inferno (Firm)
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Hachiko, LLC.
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Grand Army Entertainment, LLC.
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Opperman Viner Chrystyn Entertainment (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Hachi, a dog's tale |
| ISBN |
9781435985704 |
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1435985702 |
| Standard No. |
043396325975 |
| Music No. |
32597 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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