About Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

"Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco" is a hilarious and heartwarming family film released in 1996. This sequel to the successful "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" further adventures of loyal pets Shadow, Chance and Sassy who get separated from their owners and find themselves navigating the streets of San Francisco.

Making / Production

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by David R. Ellis, the film was widely praised for using real animals for the protagonists. The voice-over dialogue smoothly integrates with the silent acting of the animals, creating a convincing and seamless comedy-drama.

Actors

• Ralph Waite as the voice of Shadow, the wise and loving Golden Retriever.
• Michael J. Fox voices Chance, the fun-loving and mischievous American Bulldog.
• Sally Field provides her voice talents for Sassy, the snarky and independent Himalayan cat.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a sequel to "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" (1993) and based on "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford.
• Apart from the main pet characters, there were 34 different dog breeds and a variety of other animals involved in the making of the movie.
• To achieve some of the more complex scenes, special animal trainers were employed for ensuring the safety and comfort of the animal actors.

Quotes

• "It took me forever to get this collar broken in just right!" - Chance
• "Delilah, you have to do what you're told! This isn't a game!" - Riley
• "Is that a cat in a hat?" - Chance

Music, Soundtrack

• Original music composed by Bruce Broughton.
• The film did not release a soundtrack, but the score is often praised for adding emotional depth to the narrative.