Loved Heart of the Beast? 10 of the best dog movies where the canine takes the lead
From Hachiko to Good Boy, pooches not people deliver the biggest performances in these movies ranging from tear-jerkers to horror
Few cinematic stories are as life-affirming or tug as effectively at our heartstrings as those exploring the bond between humans and dogs. The unwavering loyalty and adoration of a faithful pup can melt even the hardest of hearts, making it little wonder that filmmakers continually return to the subject.
With Pitt practically blown off the screen by his canine counterpart, we take this opportunity to celebrate 10 other films where the dog rightly takes the lead.
1. Antarctica (1983)
Based on real events, Koreyoshi Kurahara’s incredible film recounts how a 1958 Japanese surveying expedition to the South Pole was forced to evacuate prematurely due to adverse weather, abandoning a team of 15 Sakhalin huskies chained together outside the station.
The story speculates on what happened next, with eight of the dogs breaking free and battling the elements to stay alive.