When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles onto an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.
Burt Reynolds
Charlie B. Barkin (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Judith Barsi
Anne-Marie (voice)
Melba Moore
Whippet Angel (voice)
Daryl Gilley
Dog Caster (voice)
Candy Devine
Vera (voice)
Charles Nelson Reilly
Killer (voice)
Vic Tayback
Carface (voice)
Rob Fuller
Harold (voice)
Earleen Carey
Kate (voice)
Anna Manahan
Stella Dallas (voice)
Nigel Pegram
Sir Reginald (voice)
Loni Anderson
Flo (voice)
Ken Page
King Gator (voice)
Godfrey Quigley
Terrier (voice)
Jay Stevens
Mastiff (voice)
Dan Molina
The Don Bluth Players (voice)
Dan Kuenster
The Don Bluth Players (voice)
Mark Swan
The Don Bluth Players (voice)
David N. Weiss
The Don Bluth Players (voice)
Dick Zondag
The Don Bluth Players (voice)
Taylor Swanson
The Don Bluth Players (voice)
Jack Angel
(voice) (uncredited)
Nancy Cartwright
(voice) (uncredited)
Patrick Pinney
(voice) (uncredited)
Director, Story
Don Bluth
Screenplay, Story
David N. Weiss
Story
Gary Goldman
Story
John Pomeroy
Story
Monica Parker
Story
Larry Leker
Story
Ken Cromar
Story
Guy Shulman
Story
Linda Miller
Story
David J. Steinberg
December 17, 2024
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All Dogs Go to Heaven is a heartwarming story about love, redemption, and second chances. Charlie’s journey from a selfish gambler to someone willing to sacrifice everything for Anne-Marie is both touching and meaningful. The bond between them is the heart of the film, with Anne-Marie’s kindness and innocence bringing out the best in Charlie and reminding us of the power of love to change even the most flawed among us.
Judith Barsi’s performance as Anne-Marie is unforgettable. Knowing she recorded her final scenes before her tragic passing adds a bittersweet layer to the movie. Her voice carries so much warmth and innocence, making the character even more special. The final scene, where Charlie redeems himself for her, is especially poignant and feels like a beautiful tribute to Judith’s bright spirit.
This is more than just a movie about dogs, it’s a story about the love that makes us better, and it leaves a lasting impression. It’s heartwarming, bittersweet, and full of meaning.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$13,800,000.00
Revenue:
$27,100,027.00