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My Dog Tulip

My Dog Tulip

Sometimes, love really is a bitch.

20106.41h 23m

Overview

The story of a man who rescues a German Shepherd and how the two become fast friends. Based on the 1956 memoir of the same name by BBC editor, novelist and memoirist J. R. Ackerley.

Directed by Paul Fierlinger
Written by Sandra Fierlinger, Paul Fierlinger, J.R. Ackerley
Produced by Frank Pellegrino
Box Office0Revenue: $247K

Top Cast

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

J.R. Ackerley (voice)

Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave

Nancy / Greengrocer's Wife (voice)

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Ms. Canvenini (voice)

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Mr. Plum / Pugilist (voice)

Brian Murray

Brian Murray

Captain Pugh / Mr. Blandish (voice)

Paul Hecht

Paul Hecht

Army Veterinarian (voice)

Euan Morton

Euan Morton

Bicyclist / Rude Veterinarian (voice)

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Themes & Keywords

human animal relationshipdoggerman shepherdadult animationwoman director

About My Dog Tulip

My Dog Tulip is a animation, comedy, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of human animal relationship, dog, german shepherd, adult animation, woman director. Directed by Paul Fierlinger, it stars Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rossellini. The story of a man who rescues a German Shepherd and how the two become fast friends. Based on the 1956 memoir of the same name by BBC editor, novelist and memoirist J. R. Ackerley.

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