
The Dog and the Elephant
Synopsis
Set in the violent world of Victorian boxing and the honour code of the Romany Gipsies, 'The Dog & The Elephant' is the compelling story of the unlikely kinship between young boxer Bendigo Barlow and 'Ina', an elephant from a Travelling Menagerie. Bendigo's struggle to live with Tourette’s syndrome is made all the more difficult by fear and ignorance as he is violently shunned by those who simply don’t understand. Bendigo's fractured life leads him on a brutal journey of destruction, retribution and ultimately revenge.
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July 24, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Sharpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Grinter
- Original Title
- The Dog and the Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Sharpe
Matt Grinter
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Sharpe
Director
Matt Grinter
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dog and the Elephant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dog and the Elephant about?
Set in the violent world of Victorian boxing and the honour code of the Romany Gipsies, 'The Dog & The Elephant' is the compelling story of the unlikely kinship between young boxer Bendigo Barlow and 'Ina', an elephant from a Travelling Menagerie. Bendigo's struggle to live with Tourette’s syndrome is made all the more difficult by fear and ignorance as he is violently shunned by those who simply don’t understand. Bendigo's fractured life leads him on a brutal journey of destruction, retribution and ultimately revenge.
Who directed The Dog and the Elephant?
The Dog and the Elephant was directed by Mike Sharpe.
Who stars in The Dog and the Elephant?
The principal cast of The Dog and the Elephant includes Jack Johns.
When was The Dog and the Elephant released and how long is it?
The Dog and the Elephant was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 25m.
