The Dog Who Stopped the War (1984): Cast & Plot
The Dog Who Stopped the War is a 1984 comedy drama directed by André Melançon, starring Jean Guérin as Père de Pierre, Julien Elie and France Bouchard-Lavoie. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- André Melançon
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Productions La Fête
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dog Who Stopped the War About?
The premise of The Dog Who Stopped the War without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Christmas holidays, ten war‑obsessed children stage a two‑week simulated battle with shields, wooden swords and snowballs. A promised bounty chest fuels fierce competition, and as the sides grow, the make‑believe war takes over their lives, reflecting war, peace, love and honor in a child's world.
The Dog Who Stopped the War Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- christmas
- group
- village
- children
- snow
- fictional war
- show and tell
- death of dog
- christmas vacation
- anti war
- saint bernard dog
- dog
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- snowball fight
The Dog Who Stopped the War Cast & Characters
Jean Guérin leads the cast as Père de Pierre, with Julien Elie as Pierre and France Bouchard-Lavoie as Mere de Pierre. Directed by André Melançon; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director André Melançon
- Jean Guérin as Père de Pierre
- Julien Elie as Pierre
- France Bouchard-Lavoie as Mere de Pierre
- Lucy as Cléo (A Dog)
Also Starring in The Dog Who Stopped the War
· 25 more- Minh Vu Duc François 'Les Lunettes'
- François Gratton Frère de François
- Pierre Richard Déménageur
- Steve Savage Maranda
- Jean-François Leblanc Chabot
- Luc Boucher Ti-Jacques
- Patrick St-Pierre Daniel Blanchette (as Patrick Periz)
- Maryse Cartwright Lucie Tremblay
- Mathieu Savard Ti-Guy La Lune
- Eric Lavoie Eric
- Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour Sophie Tremblay
- Cédric Jourde Luc Chicoine
- Olivier Monette Jean-Louis Lapierre
- Mario Monette Leroux
- Natalie Gagnon France
- Gilbert Monette Leroux
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- Carlos Da Costa Lagace
- Julie Martel Julie
- Christine Dufort Christine
- Hélène Arseneau Mme Tremblay
- Madeleine Villeneuve Bouchard Institutrice
- Lina Leblanc Mme Sirois
- Fernande Bouchard Mme Maranda
- France Panneton Directrice de la chorale
- Paul-Emile Tremblay Demenageur
More from André Melançon
More films directed by André Melançon: Daniel and the Superdogs, Rafales, Summer of the Colt and Summer of the Colt.
The Dog Who Stopped the War Plot Summary
What happens in The Dog Who Stopped the War from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a wintry Quebec town, a massive snowball war erupts during winter vacation as the children split into two rival factions. One side defends a grand snow castle, while the other storms it in a bid to seize control. The attackers are led by a boy who styles himself as “General Luc” General Luc, a figure renowned for his bossy, take-charge personality. The defenders rally behind Pierre, a brave organizer who protects his group and his beloved dog, Cléo. They’re joined by the brilliant François, a kid whose ingenuity helps them devise clever defenses and daring plans. An observer named Danny Martin from Victoriaville watches with measured neutrality, taking in every move with a mix of curiosity and cautious judgment.
Full summary
The whole story of The Dog Who Stopped the War, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Dog Who Stopped the War?
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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What is the name of Pierre's loyal dog?
The Dog Who Stopped the War Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “The” and “Schneeballkrieg - Coole Kids und faule Tricks”.
- Also known as
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- The
- Schneeballkrieg - Coole Kids und faule Tricks
- Luvornas krig
- A kutya, aki megállította a háborút
- Der Schneeballkrieg
- Собака, остановившая войну
- 阻止战争的狗
- O psu, který ukončil válku
- 꾸러기 전쟁
- Pes, ktorý ukončil vojnu
- Кучето, което спря войната
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The Dog Who Stopped the War FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dog Who Stopped the War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dog Who Stopped the War?
The Dog Who Stopped the War runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Dog Who Stopped the War released?
The Dog Who Stopped the War was released on October 3, 1984.
Who directed The Dog Who Stopped the War?
The Dog Who Stopped the War was directed by André Melançon.
More films by André Melançon Who is in the cast of The Dog Who Stopped the War?
The Dog Who Stopped the War stars Jean Guérin as Père de Pierre, Julien Elie as Pierre and France Bouchard-Lavoie as Mere de Pierre, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Dog Who Stopped the War have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dog Who Stopped the War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Dog Who Stopped the War in?
The original language of The Dog Who Stopped the War is French.
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