Product Details

• Actors: Robert Urich, Wilson Dunster, Sean Gallagher, Fay Masterson, Jonathan Rands
• Directors: Danie Joubert, Gray Hofmeyr
• Writers: Duncan MacNeillie, Greg Latter, Johann Potgieter, Percy Fitzpatrick
• Producers: Barrie Saint Clair
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Questar Video
• DVD Release Date: August 13, 2003
• Run Time: 91 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000CBXYJ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,309 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Jock - A True Tale of Friendship" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Based on the classic Jock of the Bushveld, this heart-warming program follows a young man living in the wilds of Africa. When news of the Eastern Transvaal gold rush hits during the late 1800s, he quits his job to seek his fortune. Instead, he finds and saves a runt puppy. Named Jock, the dog proves he is clever, courageous and loyal enough to be a good friend. Together they have exciting adventures and meet Rocky (Robert Urich), an American prospector who teaches them how to survive in the wild. Approved by Kid's First.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful movie! (and I am S.African!), October 17, 2004

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Sonya Myles - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jock - A True Tale of Friendship (DVD)

I remember loving the original SA version of this movie, and thought prehaps I was buying that one. When it arrived I realised that it was the USA version, and I thought, well, why not give it a try. What an awful movie. Everything was implied, nothing shown on screen, it was boring and pointless, and meandered aimlessly through the countryside. They managed to ruin a wonderful story and a legend all in one go. My husband after watching asked if the dogs were meant to be potrayed as totally dumb animals! Jock was a hero, a wonderful dog and there is a monument to him in the Kruger Park. This movie ruins the whole idea of Jock, and all I can do is urge you to try and find the South African Version, or read the book Jock of the Bushveld by Sir Percy Fitspatrick, to get the real story! I fear that some of the reviews stating that it is a wonderful movie, are by people who have watched the SA version and confused it with this one, as I don't understand how anyone could endorse this movie.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware - not the original Jock of the Bushveld, July 10, 2005

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A. Meintjes (South Africa) - See all my reviews
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I am a South African and very dissapointed that 2 whole scenes were just cut out of this movie, possibly to make it "politically correct". Though the scenes are disturbing it is part of the movie and must be seen in that light. Please warn your buyers that they are buying a watered down movie and not the original.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Jock, May 8, 2005

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DEON GEORGE HOWSE "dna" (NV, BC Canada) - See all my reviews
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most disappointing. bought this movie thinking it was the original "Jock of the Bushveld" but instead got an absolute botch up. editing was probably done by a 2 year old. this movie is a mockery of the orignal and the book. don't make the same mistake I did and get this movie thinking it was "jock of the Bushveld" African version. Just shows how mainstream movie makers think that by throwing in a big name actor (Robert Urich) they'll make it better than the original. In my opinion the original vs. this movie are not even in the same league.