“A Dog of Flanders” is a heartfelt movie filmed in 1960. This film follows the story of a boy, his grandfather, and their dog, and their joyful yet dramatic journey. It’s interesting to know about the key locations where it was filmed and who played significant roles in the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The film got shot at some stunning locations, which include the Cathedral of Our Lady and other places in Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium, along with some scenes shot in the Netherlands. The entire process started on June 22, 1959. These locations added a unique touch of authenticity and vibrancy to the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Ladd | Nello Daas |
| Donald Crisp | Jehan Daas |
| Theodore Bikel | Piet van Gelder |
| Max Croiset | Mr. Cogez |
| the Miller | |
| Monique Ahrens | Corrie |
| John Soer | The Peddler |
| Katherine Holland | Ilse Cogez |
| Lo van Hensbergen | The Priest |
| Hans Tiemeijer | (as Hans Tiemeyer) |
| Maxim Hamel | |
| John De Freese | |
| Matthieu van Eysden | (as Mathieu van Eysden) |
| Katja Berndsen | |
| Helen van Meurs | (as Heleen van Meurs) |
| Ulla Larsen | |
| Spike | Patrasche-Nello’s Dog (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
A surprising fact about this movie is that the dog who played the title role, called Patrasche, is the same dog featured in the movie “Old Yeller”. Another intriguing detail is that there was a continuity error in the film when Nello was escorting the little girl home after bringing the dog, as the tire tracks of the filming equipment became noticeable. This film, “A Dog of Flanders,” was referenced in “Patrasche: A Dog of Flanders, Made in Japan” (2007), illustrating its global reach and influence.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
- Latitude: 51.22026779999999
- Longitude: 4.4015157
- Place ID: ChIJhYw-Aff2w0cRSugPT1RpxyQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Groenplaats 21, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Location Name: Netherlands
- Latitude: 52.132633
- Longitude: 5.291265999999999
- Place ID: ChIJu-SH28MJxkcRnwq9_851obM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Netherlands
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
