Millionaire Dogs
"Who wants to be a millionaire?"
Originally released in 1999. Millionaire Dogs is a animation/family film. directed by Michael Schoemann. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Chevalier, Thomas Danneberg, and Nina Hagen
Synopsis
Chuffie & JD, both street dogs, meet a talking parrot named Emmo who has lost his owner. The dogs try and eat Emmo, but in order to save his life, the parrot promises them a new home with his owner, the wealthy Miss Lilly. The two dogs feel right at home at their new mansion, along with Miss Lilly's other pets (all strays): the beautiful Bella, the frisky Velvet, and the guard dog Sherman. Unfortuantely, it doesn't take long for Miss Lilly to "kick the bucket", and the dogs' future is in jeapordy, especially since Miss Lilly's scheaming niece & nephew, Ronnie & Hannie, have had their eyes on the estate for quite some time. When the will reveals that the pets are to inherit the estate (including the mansion and one million dollars!), the twins decide to take matters into their own hands to try and get what they think they deserve. It's up to JD, Chuffie, Emmo, Bella, Sherman, and Velvet to stop the twins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Chevalier
as Sherman (voice)
Thomas Danneberg
as J.D. (voice)
Nina Hagen
as Emmo (voice)
Hans Hohlbein
as Chuffie (voice)
Katharina Koschny
as Bella (voice)
Lutz Mackensy
as Ronnie (voice)
Philine Peters-Arnolds
as Hannie (voice)
Bettina Schön
as Miss Lilly (voice)
Magdalena Turba
as Velvet (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ostdeutscher Rundfunk Brandenburg
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millionaire Dogs about?
Chuffie & JD, both street dogs, meet a talking parrot named Emmo who has lost his owner. The dogs try and eat Emmo, but in order to save his life, the parrot promises them a new home with his o...
Who directed Millionaire Dogs?
Millionaire Dogs was directed by Michael Schoemann.
How long is Millionaire Dogs?
Millionaire Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Millionaire Dogs released?
Millionaire Dogs was released on April 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Millionaire Dogs?
The main cast of Millionaire Dogs includes Michael Chevalier, Thomas Danneberg, Nina Hagen, Hans Hohlbein, Katharina Koschny.