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Jock the Hero Dog
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Jock the Hero Dog

2011-07-29 · 89 min · ★ 4.6

Animation · Adventure · Family · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Duncan MacNeillie
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America, South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bryan AdamsBryan AdamsJock (voice)
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandNarrator / Sir Percy Fitzpatrick (voice)
William BaldwinWilliam BaldwinBoatman (voice)
Anthony BishopGeorge (voice)
Ted DansonTed DansonPezulu (voice)
Helen HuntHelen HuntJess (voice)
Makenzie HartYoung Jock (voice)
Mandy PatinkinMandy PatinkinBasil (voice)
Jason KennettSnarly (voice)
De Pinna MichaelClaude (voice)

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