Red Dog (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Red Dog is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Kriv Stenders, starring Josh Lucas as John, Noah Taylor and John Batchelor. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $21.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Kriv Stenders
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Endymion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red Dog About?
The premise of Red Dog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wandering kelpie known as Red Dog roams the remote Australian outback, touching the lives of a varied group of townspeople. He becomes a local legend, trekking from Dampier to Broome, and his loyal search for his missing owner brings the community together, illustrating the power of friendship and the spirit of the land, as his adventures capture the hearts of miners, drovers and shopkeepers alike.
Red Dog Cast & Characters
Josh Lucas leads the cast as John, with Noah Taylor as Jack and John Batchelor as Peeto. Directed by Kriv Stenders; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Kriv Stenders
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Josh Lucas as John -
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John Batchelor as Peeto - Rachael Taylor as Nancy
Also Starring in Red Dog
· 10 more- Rohan Nichol Jocko
- Bill Hunter Jumbo Smelt
- Paul Blackwell Mr. Cribbage
- Luke Ford Tom
- Arthur Angel Vanno
- Neil Pigot Vet
- Loene Carmen Maureen
- Joey Kennedy Helen Sharpton
- Keisha Castle-Hughes Rosa
- Jacquy Phillips Mrs. Cribbage
More from Kriv Stenders
More films directed by Kriv Stenders, best-rated first: Danger Close, Kill Me Three Times, Slim & I and Brock: Over the Top.
Red Dog Plot Summary
What happens in Red Dog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1979, a man named Thomas, portrayed by Josh Lucas, arrives in the town of Dampier, Western Australia, late at night, after having delivered a statue of William Dampier. Upon entering the local pub, he notices a group of men in a tense situation, one of them wielding a gun. Fearing the worst, Thomas hastily enters the next room, only to find that the men are attempting to euthanize a sick dog named Red Dog. Struck by the gravity of the situation, Thomas and the men retreat to the bar for a drink.
Full summary
The whole story of Red Dog, scene by scene
Red Dog Box Office
Red Dog grossed $21.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.2M
- International
- $21.2M
Red Dog Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Red Dog.
How Well Do You Know Red Dog?
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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In what year does Thomas arrive in Dampier at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Red Dog
35 cars on screen, including the 1978 Bedford VAM 70 and the 1967 Chrysler Valiant Safari.
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1978 Bedford VAM 70 Main role -
1967 Chrysler Valiant Safari Main role -
1968 Ford Falcon Utility Important role -
1961 Holden Special EK Important role
Red Dog Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Red Dog, una aventura en Australia” and “Red Dog - Ein Held auf vier Pfoten”.
- Also known as
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- Red Dog, una aventura en Australia
- Red Dog - Ein Held auf vier Pfoten
- Las aventuras del Perro Rojo
- Kırmızı Köpek
- Cão Vermelho
- Przygody Rudego
- Red Dog, una historia de lealtad
- Рыжий пёс
- Red Dog - psí legenda
- 红犬历险记
- Vörös kutya
- Οι Περιπέτειες του Κόκκινου Σκύλου
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- כלב ג'ינג'י
- Câinele roșu
- Червеното куче
- Рудий пес
- 레드 독
- 紅犬背包客
- La llegenda del Red Dog
- Raudonasis šuo
- Červený pes
- Rdeči pes
- 紅狗背包客
- كلب أحمر
- เพื่อนซี้ หัวใจหยุดโลก
- Црвени пас
- Punane koer
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Red Dog FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Red Dog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Dog?
Red Dog runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Red Dog released?
Red Dog was released on August 4, 2011.
Who directed Red Dog?
Red Dog was directed by Kriv Stenders.
More films by Kriv Stenders Who is in the cast of Red Dog?
Red Dog stars Josh Lucas as John, Noah Taylor as Jack and John Batchelor as Peeto, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Red Dog make at the box office?
Red Dog grossed $21.2 million worldwide.
Does Red Dog have a post-credit scene?
No. Red Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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