Question 1

What was notable about Don Ameche's role in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?

Accepted Answer

This was one of Don Ameche's final movies before his death the year of the film's release. He voiced Shadow.

Question 2

How was the scene filmed where Shadow falls into a pit and injures his leg?

Accepted Answer

The dog never actually fell into the pit. When he stepped on the boards, they broke, but there was a platform immediately below. Then a fake dog was dropped into the pit and these scenes were edited together.

Question 3

What happens when Chance jumps out of the car in the film?

Accepted Answer

He bangs the youngest child's head on the door hard enough to make the camera pan off him pretty fast.

Question 4

How were the chase scenes between Chance and Sassy filmed?

Accepted Answer

The chase scenes were done in cuts. The cat was merely running to a buzzer while the dog came in response to verbal cues and was not actually chasing the cat.

Question 5

How was Sassy's seesaw catapult scene created?

Accepted Answer

The scene was done in many cuts. The seesaw lifted to about four feet with the cat filmed on it, then she was tossed between trainers to a blanket. A fake cat was also filmed flying through the air to create the perception of distance.

Question 6

What special effects trick was used for Shadow's pit scene?

Accepted Answer

Shadow never actually fell into the pit. When he stepped on boards, they broke over a platform, then a fake dog was dropped and scenes were edited together to create the illusion.

Question 7

Which actor voiced Shadow in one of his final roles?

Accepted Answer

Don Ameche voiced Shadow, and this was one of his final movies before his death the year of the film's release.

Question 8

How was the seesaw catapult scene with Sassy filmed?

Accepted Answer

The scene used many cuts: the seesaw lifted about four feet, the cat was tossed between trainers onto a blanket, and a fake cat was filmed flying through the air to create the illusion of distance.

Question 9

What triggers the pets' journey in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Seavers drop off their pets at a friend's ranch before a family vacation, but the animals worry they've been left for good and embark on a journey through the California wilderness to find home.

Question 10

How were the chase scenes between Chance and Sassy filmed?

Accepted Answer

The chase scenes were done in cuts. The cat ran to a buzzer while the dog responded to verbal cues, and they were not actually chasing each other.

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

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