Jock the Hero Dog

Jock the Hero Dog (2011)

Bravery Comes In All Sizes

Animated-family adventure based on a true story that tells the heart-warming, coming-of-age story of a man and his best-friend, a lovable and fearless dog named, Jock. Set in the Bushveld near what is today the world famous Kruger National Park, this animated family tale is about Jock's adventures with Fritz, his master. Jock escapes death, builds crazy friendships and displays his unrivalled loyalty to Fritz. The story is set in the late 1880s when Africa's mineral richness, teeming animal life and incomparable natural beauty drew and captivated explorers and adventurers from all over the world. A place where big game roamed in their thousands and the wildest tales were true! Jock Of The Bushveld is a great story and the only animal classic to come out of Africa.

Date of release
2011-07-29
TMDB
4.6 / 10 (17)
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Director
Duncan MacNeillie

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Box office: $1.4M
  • Budget: $15M
  • Earned 0.1× its budget

Jock the Hero Dog is a 2011 South African animated adventure comedy film directed by Duncan MacNeillie. It features the voices of Bryan Adams, Donald Sutherland, Helen Hunt, Ted Danson and Mandy Patinkin. It is loosely based on the 1907 book Jock of the Bushveld by Sir James Percy FitzPatrick.

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