

The Dogs of War
“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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Where is The Dogs of War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
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
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
Jamie Shannon

Tom Berenger
Drew

Hugh Millais
Roy Endean

Winston Ntshona
Dr Okoye

JoBeth Williams
Jessie

Paul Freeman
Derek

Colin Blakely
North

George Harris
Col. Bobi

Jean-François Stévenin
Michel

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
The Captain

Ed O'Neill
Terry

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.











