About Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a classic family film released by Disney in 1993. It's a fascinating story about two dogs and a cat who journey across America to find their owners. They face various challenges along the way, cheering each other on, providing solace and often even rescuing each other in their epic cross-country expedition.

Making / Production

Directed by Duwayne Dunham, this film is a remake of the 1963 film "The Incredible Journey". The movie was shot in the Sierra Nevada mountains and Vancouver, Canada. A combination of real animals and puppetry were used to create the characters, with voiceover provided by accomplished actors.

Actors

• Michael J. Fox voiced the rambunctious and playful American Bulldog, "Chance". Fox adopted the voice of an impulsive, insecure young pup to reflect Chance's mischievous character.
• Sally Field gave life to the voice of the sophisticated Himalayan Cat, "Sassy". She nailed her role, portraying Sassy as a sassy and intelligent cat with a peculiar sense of humor.
• Don Ameche, as the Golden Retriever "Shadow", gave a nuanced performance of the wise, mature dog who is steadfast in his mission to return to his owner.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The animals in the movie had multiple backups, ranging from four to eight stand-ins, which helped in performing a variety of stunts and to prevent fatigue.
• Contrary to the movie where they portray best friends, cats and dogs were kept apart on the set to ensure their safety.
• In the original story, "The Incredible Journey", the Golden Retriever was a Labrador Retriever.

Awards

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey was a popular film, though it didn't take any awards home. However, it holds a special place in viewers' hearts for its touching story and animal perspectives.

Quotes

• "My name is Chance. I know, it sounds odd, but most names do if you think about it ... maybe even yours." - Chance
• "Cats rule and dogs drool." - Sassy
• "You've learned everything you need, Chance. Now all you have to learn is how to say goodbye." - Shadow

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original music is composed by Bruce Broughton.
• The Main Theme - ‘Homeward Bound’ is the most recognizable piece from the film.
• Bruce Broughton's score adds emotion to the various scenes and provides the backdrop for the adventure of the animal trio.