Dog Jack (2011): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Dog Jack is a 2011 drama directed by Edward T. McDougal, starring Louis Gossett Jr. as Grown up Jed, Benjamin Gardner and Kevin Holmen. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Edward T. McDougal
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- Drama
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- Edward T. McDougal Films
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What Is Dog Jack About?
The premise of Dog Jack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A slave boy and his faithful dog escape their master’s plantation, enlist in the Union army, and eventually meet their former master on the battlefield. Inspired by the true story of Jack, the mascot of the 102nd Pennsylvania regiment, whose battlefield skill was so prized he was exchanged twice for Confederate prisoners of war.
Where to Watch Dog Jack
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dog Jack Cast & Characters
Louis Gossett Jr. leads the cast as Grown up Jed, with Benjamin Gardner as Jed and Kevin Holmen as Kirk Cooper. Directed by Edward T. McDougal; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward T. McDougal
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Louis Gossett Jr. as Grown up Jed - Benjamin Gardner as Jed
- Kevin Holmen as Kirk Cooper
- Frank Kasy as Reverend Stewart
Also Starring in Dog Jack
· 3 more- Eddie Huchro Casey Case
- Kenneth Craig Eli Cooper
- Joe Gandurski Captain Malloy
Dog Jack Plot Summary
What happens in Dog Jack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jed Benjamin Gardner is a young slave at the start of the Civil War. The tale unfolds from the perspective of Jed as an adult, with the narration provided by Louis Gossett Jr., who looks back on his younger self and the life he led, always accompanied by his faithful dog, Jack. The film grounds its events in a historically inspired setting while presenting them through a grounded, human lens.
Full summary
The whole story of Dog Jack, scene by scene
Dog Jack Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dog Jack.
How Well Do You Know Dog Jack?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who narrates the story of Dog Jack?
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Dog Jack FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Release Date
Release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Dog Jack, each answered in a sentence.
When was Dog Jack released?
Dog Jack was released on December 2, 2011.
Who directed Dog Jack?
Dog Jack was directed by Edward T. McDougal.
More films by Edward T. McDougal Who is in the cast of Dog Jack?
Dog Jack stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Grown up Jed, Benjamin Gardner as Jed and Kevin Holmen as Kirk Cooper, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dog Jack?
In the US, Dog Jack is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Dog Jack have a post-credit scene?
No. Dog Jack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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