The Incredible Journey

About The Incredible Journey

The Incredible Journey, released in 1963, is an adventure film directed by Fletcher Markle. It is based on Sheila Burnford's best-selling novel of the same name. The film centers around two dogs and a cat as they traverse the Canadian wilderness to reunite with their owners.

The film begins when the animals' owners, the Hunter family, leave for a holiday and entrust their pets - a young Labrador Retriever named Luath, an old Bull Terrier named Bodger, and a Siamese cat named Tao, to John Longridge, a family friend. When America comes, the pets, thinking that they've been abandoned, embark on a journey across the wilderness to find their way home.

Making / Production

The Incredible Journey was produced by Walt Disney Productions. It was known for its realism, avoiding the use of narrative voices for the animals, unlike many other animal-themed films of its time. The movie was filmed in the wilderness of Ontario and Alberta, Canada, adding authenticity to its visuals.

Actors

• Syn: Played the role of Tao, the Siamese cat. Syn was chosen for her agility and outgoing nature.
• Rink: Portrayed the role of Luath, the Labrador Retriever. Rink was known for his friendly and loyal demeanor that perfectly embodied Luath.
• Tao: Played the character of Bodger, the old Bull Terrier. His exceptional portraying of Bodger's loyal and determined nature won hearts.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was based on a novel which was inspired by a true story.
• Despite being a Disney film, there were no talking animals, unlike most Disney Productions of the time.
• It was remade in 1993 as Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, which gave the animals speaking roles.

Awards

Despite its popularity, the film did not win any major awards. However, its remade version Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey had received much critical acclaim and several award nominations.

Quotes

• "Wise old Bodger. Gallant Luath. Tao, the incredible one. They are joined together in a great adventure...The Incredible Journey!"
• "Instinct told them that the way home lay to the West. And so the journey had begun."

Music, Soundtrack

The music of The Incredible Journey was composed by Oliver Wallace, a notable Disney composer who has contributed to many well-loved Disney classics. However, the film, being a realistic adventure, did not include any songs or a specific soundtrack.