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Red Dog

Red Dog

He's Been Everywhere Mate.

20117.31h 32m

Overview

The legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.

Directed by Kriv Stenders
Written by Daniel Taplitz, Louis de Bernières
Produced by Julie Ryan, Nelson Woss
Box OfficeBudget: $5Revenue: $13

Top Cast

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

John

Rachael Taylor

Rachael Taylor

Nancy

Rohan Nichol

Rohan Nichol

Jocko

Luke Ford

Luke Ford

Tom

Arthur Angel

Arthur Angel

Vanno

John Batchelor

John Batchelor

Peeto

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Rosa

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Jack

Loene Carmen

Loene Carmen

Maureen

Paul Blackwell

Paul Blackwell

Mr. Cribbage

Themes & Keywords

australia1970shuman animal relationshipsearchbased on true storygriefdogdeathmourningaustralian outbackpetswestern australia

About Red Dog

Red Dog is a drama, comedy, family film released in 2011 exploring themes of australia, 1970s, human animal relationship, search, based on true story, grief. Directed by Kriv Stenders, it stars Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol. The legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.

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