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.. that there should be a movie of the actual story?

I mean, the animated Balto didn't really bring much reputation to the true story. I had to look up the Balto story after watching the movie to actually learn about it fully. Dog movies are always popular and this one could be very moving. However, it's always a risk making a movie based on a true story.

We seem to have the right kind of technology now to make a decent Balto movie. What do you think?

Why not make this a Fan project?

I have never heard of this movie? Of course that doesn't mean it does not exist, I will have to look into it. I think Starsky means a proper movie about the story with actors (if you know what I mean).

As mush as I love the movie Balto, you are right, it was quite different. But it was based on the true story so the story line was correct. I would love to see a Balto movie in live-action about the true story! It would be fantastic!
BaltoClaw > It would take a lot of work to do this. Animation is possible, but you have seen the Balto 4 project. They have amazing animation for a fan project, but it is taking a long time just to make a trailer. It would take much longer to make a whole movie. As for live action, we don't really have the right equipment and actors. But it's not impossible

Ac could be the musher, we would also need a lot of dogs and not to mention money It would be really great though, so fingers crossed that someone will make one some day!

Yes, because Balto is the main hero in the story. But you are right, Togo and the rest should be added in too and a name like 'The Serum Run' would be suitable. But the main character would be Balto still and the movie would be about him.

Wasn't the Balto movie made in 1925 a black and white silent movie? Or perhaps I'm mistaken.. never mind.

Yeah, it would have to be a live action movie, animated movies don't get much of a reputation any more..

Yes. I think that a very sort of emotional and effective scene would be where Togo is injured and can't race again. Sad, but you know, plays with the emotions.

Whats a 'movie w/o main hero'? Don't exactly understand what you mean by that.
I imagine if it was based on the true story and the facts, Togo would be in it. But you could make a movie about Togo, that would be a good story as well

Oh I see, well, It depends on whoever is making the film. If they want it to be about the whole Serum Run, I suppose Togo would be a main character too. But I think Balto would be the main dog character in the film if a movie was made, but you never know...