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.
Editor's Verdict
"While the movie had a 'Holiday Release' (a very weak indicator, likely referring to a general holiday season release window, not necessarily Christmas), the core narrative revolving around dog heaven, reincarnation, revenge, and proving worthiness does not align with any significant Christmas setting, plot element, or theme. The plot is driven by concepts of morality, life, and death, rather than redemption through the Christmas spirit."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Cast & Crew
Burt Reynolds
Charlie B. Barkin (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Judith Barsi
Anne-Marie (voice)
Vic Tayback
Carface (voice)
Melba Moore
Whippet Angel (voice)
Ken Page
King Gator (voice)
Charles Nelson Reilly
Killer (voice)
Nigel Pegram
Sir Reginald (voice)
Loni Anderson
Flo (voice)
Godfrey Quigley
Terrier (voice)
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