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A Dog of Flanders

August 7, 1999 1h 36m 6.2/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 1999. A Dog of Flanders is a drama/family film. directed by Kevin Brodie.

Starring Jack Warden, Jeremy James Kissner, and Jesse James

Synopsis

Poor but happy, young Nello and his grandfather live alone, delivering milk as a livelihood, in the outskirts of Antwerp, a city in Flanders (the Flemish or Dutch-speaking part of modern-day Belgium). They discover a beaten dog (a Bouvier, a large sturdy dog native to Flanders) and adopt it and nurse it back to health, naming it Patrasche, the middle name of Nello's mother Mary, who died when Nello was very young. Nello's mother was a talented artist, and like his mother, he delights in drawing, and his friend Aloise is his model and greatest fan and supporter.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 7, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (22 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Woodbridge Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Dog of Flanders about?

Poor but happy, young Nello and his grandfather live alone, delivering milk as a livelihood, in the outskirts of Antwerp, a city in Flanders (the Flemish or Dutch-speaking part of modern-day Belgiu...

Who directed A Dog of Flanders?

A Dog of Flanders was directed by Kevin Brodie.

How long is A Dog of Flanders?

A Dog of Flanders has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was A Dog of Flanders released?

A Dog of Flanders was released on August 7, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Dog of Flanders?

The main cast of A Dog of Flanders includes Jack Warden, Jeremy James Kissner, Jesse James, Jon Voight, Cheryl Ladd.