The Incredible Journey

1963
G
1h 20m

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7.0/10

5.4K

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The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?

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Two dogs and a cat set off on a treacherous 200-mile journey towards home.Two dogs and a cat set off on a treacherous 200-mile journey towards home.Two dogs and a cat set off on a treacherous 200-mile journey towards home.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

5.4K

YOUR RATING

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John Longridge
(as Emile Genest)

John Drainie

Professor Jim Hunter

Tommy Tweed

The Hermit

Sandra Scott

Mrs. Hunter

Syme Jago

Helvi Numi

Marion Finlayson

Elizabeth Hunter

Ronald Cohoon

Peter Hunter

Robert Christie

James MacKenzie

Beth Lockerbie

Nell MacKenzie

Jan Rubes

Carl Nurmi

Iréna Mayeska

Mrs. Nurmi
(as Irena Mayeska)

Beth Amos

Mrs. Oakes

Eric Clavering

Bert Oakes

Rex Allen

Narrator
(voice)

Syn Cat

Tao -Cat
(uncredited)

Muffy

Bodger -Dog
(uncredited)

Rink

Luath -Dog
(uncredited)

Director
- Fletcher Markle
Writers
- James Algar
- Sheila Burnford
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Trivia
Quebec-born Émile Genest did not dub himself in the French version. It was done by a French actor in SPS studios, Paris, France.

Goofs
While Bodger the Bull Terrier is referred to as a male, the dog playing the part is obviously a female.

Quotes
Narrator: As he went deeper and deeper into the forest, the cat began to get uneasy. He had a strange feeling he was being followed. There was nothing in sight, yet his sense told him there was something back there, something evil.

Connections
Featured in L'ami public numéro un: Les ours (1971)

Soundtracks
Oh My Darling, Clementine
Music by Percy Montrose
Lyrics by H.S. Thompson

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Amazing Animal Adventure

I can't get over how AWESOME the animals are who had the three main roles in this movie!!! As a matter of fact, the animals in the story made the human actors really hard to watch. I've been a big lover of this story since I read the book by Sheila Burnford and saw this 1963 film. The new film with the voices of actors sucks by comparison. Miss it and catch this classic. My favorite character is Tao-Cat of course, because he has all the best stunts in the movie. Just watch the scenes with the bear and the lynx and the rushing river!!! The interaction between Bodger, Luath and Tao is beautiful to watch as they protect and encourage each other en route across the beautiful rugged terrain of Ontario, Canada to find their family. I'm not a big advocate of family and G rated films, but some are just too good to pass up!!!