From Bowery brawler to blue-ribbon champion, one bull terrier narrates his own rags-to-riches tail.
IT'S A DOG'S LIFE
GREAT ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE FROM THE FAMED STORY
A bull terrier tells his life story, from the streets of the Bowery to a life of luxury.
Proof that in 1955, even the toughest mutts could land a starring role.
Dogfights, dognapping, and Manhattan mayhem—this bull terrier’s journey from scrappy street mutt to pampered prizewinner is narrated straight from the snout. If you’re a sucker for anthropomorphic ambition and Bowery grit, this one's pedigree is all personality.
— SassyFlix Programmer
It's a Dog's Life is a 1955 American comedy-drama film directed by Herman Hoffman about a bull terrier who rises from the rough streets of the Bowery to the world of pedigreed dog shows, all while seeking his mother and confronting his father.
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Why Cult
The whole story unfolds from the perspective—and voiceover—of a bull terrier, adding canine candor and wit.
From back-alley dogfights to the glitz of blue ribbon awards at Madison Square Garden, the film dives into the high and low of canine competition.
Set in early 1900s Manhattan, the film brings Bowery saloons, dog pits, and the city’s grit to life.
Amid the action, the bull terrier’s personal quest to reunite with his mother and settle scores with his father gives the tale surprising heart.
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What is It's a Dog's Life about? +
It's a Dog's Life follows a bull terrier as he narrates his journey from street-fighting on the Bowery to becoming a champion show dog, all while searching for his mother and confronting his father.
When was It's a Dog's Life released? +
It's a Dog's Life was released in 1955.
Who directed It's a Dog's Life? +
It's a Dog's Life was directed by Herman Hoffman.
How long is It's a Dog's Life? +
It's a Dog's Life has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is It's a Dog's Life? +
It's a Dog's Life is a comedy-drama.