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The Dogs of War

1980·Movie·R·118 min·5.8(171)

Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...

Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.

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About The Dogs of War

The Dogs of War is a 1980 English-language thriller, action and adventure film directed by John Irvin. The cast is led by Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Hugh Millais. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.

The Dogs of War was produced by Juniper Films and United Artists and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1980, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director
John Irvin
Writers
Gary DeVore, George Malko
Release date
December 17, 1980
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$5 million
Production
Juniper Films, United Artists
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The Dogs of War cast & crew

The Dogs of War was directed by John Irvin and written by Gary DeVore and George Malko.

The cast features Christopher Walken as Jamie Shannon, Tom Berenger as Drew, Hugh Millais as Roy Endean, Winston Ntshona as Dr Okoye, JoBeth Williams as Jessie, and Paul Freeman as Derek.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Geoffrey Burgon, cinematography is by Jack Cardiff, and it was produced by Larry DeWaay and Patrick J. Palmer.

Is The Dogs of War worth watching?

The Dogs of War holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 171 ratings, a more divisive thriller films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, action, and adventure, The Dogs of War is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Dogs of War

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Cast of The Dogs of War

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Jamie Shannon

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Drew

Hugh Millais

Hugh Millais

Roy Endean

Winston Ntshona

Winston Ntshona

Dr Okoye

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams

Jessie

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

Derek

Colin Blakely

Colin Blakely

North

George Harris

George Harris

Col. Bobi

Jean-François Stévenin

Jean-François Stévenin

Michel

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

The Captain

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Terry

Jean-Pierre Kalfon

Jean-Pierre Kalfon

Benny

The Dogs of War — FAQs

Where can I watch The Dogs of War in United States?

The Dogs of War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free in United States.

Is The Dogs of War on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Dogs of War is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Dogs of War in?

The Dogs of War is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is The Dogs of War rated?

The Dogs of War is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 171 ratings.

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