Jock of the Bushveld

1995
1h 42min

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Sean Gallagher in Jock of the Bushveld (1995)

Aventure Famille L'histoire

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueIn 1886, the 20-year-old Percy Fitzpatrick sets out from Cape Town for the Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way, he prevents the weakly puppy Jock from being drowned and adopts him. But aft... Tout lireIn 1886, the 20-year-old Percy Fitzpatrick sets out from Cape Town for the Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way, he prevents the weakly puppy Jock from being drowned and adopts him. But after they finally reach their destination, there's no gold anymore. And so Percy starts out ... Tout lireIn 1886, the 20-year-old Percy Fitzpatrick sets out from Cape Town for the Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way, he prevents the weakly puppy Jock from being drowned and adopts him. But after they finally reach their destination, there's no gold anymore. And so Percy starts out as a foreman, and henceforth he and Jock live through many exciting adventures involving w... Tout lire

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7galilee-3

True story of early South African History

This is a fabulous movie. I just watched it again and was again so impressed by the filming and the actors. One of the things that struck me was the sense of watching artwork come alive. I would have loved to see more footage of the animals in the wild but I understand it is a story, not a documentary. On the video I have, the sound it not good, but that may just be my copy. Because of the very marked accents of the actors, to validate the time and place, it is also hard to understand if the accent is unfamiliar. But, even with those minor problems I found it an exceedingly satisfying movie. I also found the music used in the movie was very good. A movie that worked together. No jarring notes.

Lanraso

A story about ultimate friendship

In the late 80's there was a version of Jock of the bush-veld that was African.

But it seems as if that version wasn't enough and this film was made. A made for TV kinda flick with Lazurus man in a supporting role.

With historic inaccuracies by the dozen and cheesy dialogue, all I needed was lettuce and a patty to make a cheeseburger. The soundtrack was a winning factor but not enough to make it a good film.

In the book it was about a man in Africa, a dangerous unpredictable Africa, in this Africa looks like a fun park... come on.

And not 20 years later another remake followed... O my word!

Maybe it is time to Reboot it once more, invite Gavin Hood to direct a really intense dramatic adventure, or Jonathan Liebesman to give it a horror twist... hell give Mr shucks a go at jock but leave the first alone!

8dropmonkey

Definitely a family movie !!!

This film won't have won any critical acclaim, but it's certainly one to keep the younger members of the family amused. The adults will admire the scenery of the veld, while the kids will be amused by the storyline. The scenes where the animals die are implied rather than actually shown, thus perhaps saving parents some explanation later. Robert Urich makes a brief cameo as Rocky and offers Fitz some pearls of wisdom before he rides off into the sunset. All-in-all, a decent movie in front of which to sit the kids for an hour-and-a-half in an attempt to get some peace.

1BlueyC

maybe, just maybe, the worst movie ever

Before I even start I have to tell you that I had to stop watching the movie before it was over because it was THAT terrible. there's a bunch of people in ireland, and there's a puppy that's about to be drowned, and all of a sudden they move to africa, and the same people are all there, and people whip their servants, and dogs fight with imprisoned baboons, and oh there's a love story, too. and lots and lots of animal violence. you know those family-type movies they show you in elementary school that are all about the sepia tones and the people on farms who do senseless things? well, this is like those, but worse. far, far worse. family movie my toe.

10devinesj

Jock can roam my bushveld anytime!

Jock of the Bushveld is more than a story about a dog. "Jock" is a story a hero and there's nothing more endearing than a hero with four legs. OK so the scarf might be over the top, but if you were in his paws would you wear a collar or a scarf? When you get in touch with the flamboyant nature of Jock you'll be asking why he didn't wear cowboy boots. The story is an upliftingly human tale in an animal world. Jock is Hercules, the elephants are the Giants, the baboons are the harpies, the Lion - Zeus and of course, how could we forget the delectable warthog! This movie is about the indominatable spirit of a dog with sharp teeth and fashion sense, a character with the tenacity of the bushveld's predators and the loyalty that earnt his kind the title of our best friend. Oh Jock! You can roam my bushveld anytime!