Question 1

What's one key difference between the real story and the movie regarding Fielding's surgery?

Accepted Answer

In reality, Fielding had surgery years after Gonker passed away in 2003, but the movie condenses this to have him undergo surgery immediately after reuniting with Gonker.

Question 2

What real-life trick did Gonker the dog actually perform?

Accepted Answer

Gonker would nudge donuts along the ground, get his nose inside them, throw them in the air, and catch them in his mouth.

Question 3

How does the movie's portrayal of the dog's breed differ from reality?

Accepted Answer

The movie shows the dog as a Yellow Lab, but in real life, Gonker was a six-year-old Golden Retriever mix.

Question 4

What goof appears in the movie regarding a Virginia city's name?

Accepted Answer

At 13 minutes 40 seconds, the city of McLean, VA is misspelled as 'McClean', possibly as a joke related to the nearby CIA.

Question 5

Who plays Fielding Marshall in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Berchtold plays the character Fielding Marshall.

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