A Dog’s Tail (1980)

A Dog’s Tail is a 1980 American animated buddy drama comedy film produced by Movie Toons Film Distribution and Walt Disney Productions.
The film was released to theaters on December 3, 1980 by APEX Licensing and Distribution Corporation. This is the last Movie Toons movie to use the old name for APEX Licensing and Distribution Corporation and change it’s name to APEX Distribution. It was a box office success, earning $10.3 million domestically and received mixed to positive reviews from critics. It was nominated for three awards, of which it won one. It was re-released to theaters on January 17, 1989. 
== Plot ==
In the charming animated film, A Dog's Tail, we meet our hero, Rufus, a lovable and adventurous  Labrador Retriever who loves to chase sticks and sniff out hidden treasures. Living in the city of New York, Rufus is the best friend of a young girl named Alice.
One sunny day, while exploring the woods near their home, Rufus stumbles upon a mysterious, glowing tail that has fallen from the sky. As soon as he sniffs it, he's suddenly imbued with incredible powers: his tail begins to wag on its own, granting him incredible speed, agility, and the ability to communicate with animals.
As Rufus learns to harness his newfound abilities, he becomes known as "The Tail Whisperer" in the animal kingdom. He uses his powers to help his friends in need, whether it's saving a family of baby rabbits from a threatening storm or retrieving a lost kitten from a treacherous ravine.
However, not everyone is pleased with Rufus's new status. The villainous Professor Paws, a former dog trainer turned mad scientist, seeks to steal the magical tail for himself and use its powers to control all animals in the land.
As Rufus and Alice team up to thwart Professor Paws's evil plans, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with action, humor, and heart. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a wise old owl named Hootie, a mischievous squirrel named Squeaky, and even a talking tree named Oakley.
With his newfound friends by his side and his trusty tail leading the way, Rufus must use his wits and bravery to stop Professor Paws and save the animal kingdom from his nefarious plans.
== Soundtrack ==
A Dog’s Tail	A Dog’s Tail
Soundtrack album by 
Various artists	Soundtrack album by 
Various artists
Released 	1980
Recorded 	1978-1980
Genre 	Children's, Classical
Label 	Movie Toons
The soundtrack album for the film was released in 1980 by Movie Toons Records.
=== Track listing ===
No.	Title 	Length
1. 	One Day in New York 	2:13
2. 	That Dog’s got Superpowers! 	3:52
3. 	The Professor Paws 	2:01
4. 	All Around 	2:08
5. 	This Could be the End 	3:15
6. 	That Dog’s got Superpowers! (Reprise)	4:02
== Release ==
=== Box office ===
In its original release, the film grossed $10.2 million in domestic grosses. Its distributor rentals were reported to be $3.2 million while its international rentals totaled $13.4 million. It was rereleased theatrically on January 17, 1989 where it grossed $19.9 million. It has had a lifetime gross of $33.2 million across its original release and reissue.
=== Home media ===
The film was first released on VHS on March 4, 1990. On June 16, 2001 it was released on Region 1 DVD for the first time as part of the SparkToon Features Classics line, along with a simultaneous VHS re-issue as part of the same video line on the same day. Soon after, a 15th anniversary special edition DVD was released on December 3, 2004.
The film was released on Blu-ray on December 3, 2019 commemorating its 30th anniversary as part of a 2-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack. Featuring a new digital restoration, the Blu-ray transfer presents the film for the first time in 1.66:1 widescreen and also features 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.
Category:1980 films
Category:SparkToon Features Films