Dog Jack is a drama and war movie released in 2010. The film brings to life the fascinating story of a boy and his dog escaping from a plantation during the Civil War, featuring performances by Louis Gossett Jr., Benjamin Gardner, and Frank Kasy. This article provides insights into the locations where the movie was filmed along with some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Dog Jack took place in a variety of locations across the United States. The production crew shot scenes in Pittsburgh and Darlington, both located in Pennsylvania. Other locations for filming include Illinois and Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Parts of the movie were also filmed in North Freedom, Wisconsin. However, filming dates for these locations are not readily available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Louis Gossett Jr. | Grown up Jed (voice) |
| Benjamin Gardner | Jed |
| Frank Kasy | Reverend Stewart |
| Kenneth Craig | Eli Cooper |
| Eddie Huchro | Casey Case |
| Kevin Holmen | Kirk Cooper |
| Stephen Schuch | Jimmy Malloy |
| Shane Kenyon | Jesse |
| Gregory Winston | Noah |
| Jeannette Blackwell | Sarah |
| Paul Jaquith | Nathaniel |
| John Corcoran | Matt |
| Eddie Staver | Tennessee |
| Olindo Alo | Company Soldier |
| Sam Dyer | Company Soldier |
| Alex Orlebeke | Company Soldier |
| Chuck Patella | Company Soldier |
| Kevin Steck | Company Soldier |
| Gregory Hardigan | Rebel Soldier |
| Dieterich Gray | Rebel Interrogator |
| William Sidney Parker | Rebel Officer |
| Adam Kozlowski | Bounty Hunter |
| Charles Ramsey | Bounty Hunter |
| Bill Moor | Overseer |
| Jan Rose | Jesse’s Mother |
| Philip Brannon | Escaped Slave |
| Samuel Williams | Amos Escaped Slave |
| Nikki Taylor Melton | Emily |
| Ed Shultz | Recruiting Officer |
| Dave Whalley | Surgeon |
| Calliope Porter | Nurse |
| Steve Christopher | Church Caretaker |
| Jim Marchert | Train Conductor |
| Joyce Porter | Orphanage Director |
| Drew Annen | Jed’s Guard |
| Jonathan Russell | Rebel Guard |
| Ashunti Henley | Shadow |
| Barbara Rosenbalm | Mrs. Cooper |
| Basia Emano | Molly |
| Torey Adkins | Zachary |
| Piglet | Jack |
| Porter Stiles | |
| Steve Toney | Federal Soldier |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on the true story of a slave boy and his dog, who eventually join the Union Army.
- Dog Jack is inspired by the mascot of the Pennsylvania 102nd, esteemed for his skills in battle and even exchanged twice for a Confederate prisoner of war.
- A noteworthy element of the movie is that the boy and his dog face their previous master on the battlefield.
- Louis Gossett Jr., who is a well-known actor, voices the grown-up version of the main character, Jed.
- The director of the movie is Edward T. McDougal, and it was written by Florence Biros, Edward T. McDougal, and Joshua Russell.
- There are some inaccuracies in the movie’s props, such as a full-length rifle featured in some shots, which appears as a shorter carbine in others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.44062479999999
- Longitude: -79.9958864
- Place ID: ChIJA4UGSG_xNIgRNBuiWqEV-Y0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Darlington, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 40.8097107
- Longitude: -80.4244418
- Place ID: ChIJ5Z53Ak8LNIgRLw3alLL7dAs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Darlington, PA 16115, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 40.6331249
- Longitude: -89.3985283
- Place ID: ChIJGSZubzgtC4gRVlkRZFCCFX8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Illinois, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, USA
- Latitude: 40.9716959
- Longitude: -91.54877139999999
- Place ID: ChIJISYJ0iCV5ocRtrrpouQgLsQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mt Pleasant, IA 52641, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: North Freedom, Wisconsin, USA
- Latitude: 43.4597056
- Longitude: -89.86845799999999
- Place ID: ChIJP9gbbMRnB4gRC0cxvraM4TI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Freedom, WI 53951, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
