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About
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Theatrical
Jun 8, 2009
Box Office
$46.8M
Budget
$16.0M
Return
2.9x
DVD / Blu-ray
Mar 9, 2010
Director
Lasse Hallström
Writer
Stephen P. Lindsey
Producers
Julia Blackman, Tom Luse, Jeff Abberley
Music
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Studio
Scion Films, Stage 6 Films, Inferno Distribution, Hachiko, Grand Army Entertainment, Opperman Viner Chrystyn Entertainment
Cast
Full credits →R
Richard Gere
Parker Wilson
Joan Allen
Cate Wilson
S
Sarah Roemer
Andy
C
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Ken
E
Erick Avari
Jasjeet
R
Robbie Sublett
Michael
D
Davenia McFadden
Mary Anne
J
Jason Alexander
Carl
K
Kevin DeCoste
Ronnie (11 years)
T
Tora Hallström
Heather
D
Donna Sorbello
Myra
F
Frank S. Aronson
Milton - The Butcher
T
Troy Doherty
Sal
T
Timothy Crowe
Evan Lock
D
Denece Ryland
Miss Latham
B
Bates Wilder
Harry Pinow
G
Gloria Crist
Commuter #2
R
Rich Tretheway
Mover
R
Robert Capron
Student (uncredited)
B
Becki Dennis
Student (uncredited)
