All Dogs Go to Heaven
"But not all dogs stay there!"
Originally released in 1989. All Dogs Go to Heaven is a drama/animation film. directed by Don Bluth. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, and Judith Barsi
Synopsis
When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles onto an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,104 votes)
Budget
$13.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.1M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Burt Reynolds
as Charlie B. Barkin (voice)
Dom DeLuise
as Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Judith Barsi
as Anne-Marie (voice)
Vic Tayback
as Carface (voice)
Melba Moore
as Whippet Angel (voice)
Ken Page
as King Gator (voice)
Charles Nelson Reilly
as Killer (voice)
Nigel Pegram
as Sir Reginald (voice)
Loni Anderson
as Flo (voice)
Godfrey Quigley
as Terrier (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,800,000
- Revenue
- $27,100,027
Production Companies
- Goldcrest
- Don Bluth Entertainment
- Don Bluth Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All Dogs Go to Heaven about?
When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his kill...
Who directed All Dogs Go to Heaven?
All Dogs Go to Heaven was directed by Don Bluth.
How long is All Dogs Go to Heaven?
All Dogs Go to Heaven has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was All Dogs Go to Heaven released?
All Dogs Go to Heaven was released on November 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in All Dogs Go to Heaven?
The main cast of All Dogs Go to Heaven includes Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Judith Barsi, Vic Tayback, Melba Moore.
Is All Dogs Go to Heaven worth watching?
All Dogs Go to Heaven has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,104 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.