Hachi : a dog's tale [videorecording (Blu-ray)] / Stage 6 Films presents an Inferno production produced in association with Hachiko, LLC and Grand Army Entertainment LLC. and Opperman Viner Chrystyn Entertainment, a Lasse Hallström film ; produced by Vicki Shigekuni Wong, Bill Johnson, Richard Gere ; screenplay by Stephen P. Lindsey ; directed by Lasse Hallström.
Format:
[videorecording (Blu-ray)] /
Publisher:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
1 Blu-ray Disc (ca. 93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from container. Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari, Jason Alexander. Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. Special features: "A bond of loyalty: the making of Hachi: a dog's tale" featurette.
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.