Hachiko (1987)

Love between a dog and his master. A story of devotion, which transcends time and space.

Hachiko (1987) poster

The tragic, true story about Hachikō, an Akita dog who was loyal to his master, Professor Ueno, even after Ueno's death.

Director: Seijiro Koyama
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tetsuji Hayashi
Cinematography: Shinsaku Himeda
Editing: Mitsuo Kondō
Production: Mitsui & Co., Tokyu Group, Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Animal Stories

Keywords

based on true story, dog, wakayama japan, 1920s, shibuya, japan, taisho period

Trailer

Hachiko Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hachiko about?
The tragic, true story about Hachikō, an Akita dog who was loyal to his master, Professor Ueno, even after Ueno's death.
Who directed Hachiko?
Hachiko was directed by Seijiro Koyama.
Who stars in Hachiko?
Hachiko stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Kaoru Yachigusa, Toshiro Yanagiba, Toshinori Omi, Mako Ishino, Masumi Harukawa.
How long is Hachiko?
Hachiko has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Hachiko?
Hachiko is a Drama, Family film.
Where was Hachiko produced?
Hachiko was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Hachiko?
The themes of Hachiko include: Animal Stories.