White Dog
“When man’s best friend becomes his fiercest enemy…”
Samuel Fuller’s throat-grabbing exposé on American racism was misunderstood and withheld from release when it was made in the early eighties.Today, the notorious film is lauded for its daring metaphor and gripping pulp filmmaking. Kristy McNichol stars as a young actress who adopts a lost German shepherd, only to discover through a series of horrifying incidents that the dog has been trained to attack black people, and Paul Winfield plays the animal trainer who tries to cure him. A snarling, uncompromising vision, White Dog is a tragic portrait of the evil done by that most corruptible of all animals; the human being.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About White Dog
White Dog is a 1982 English-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Samuel Fuller. The cast is led by Kristy McNichol, Paul Winfield, Burl Ives. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings.
White Dog was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Writers
- Curtis Hanson, Romain Gary, Samuel Fuller
- Release date
- July 7, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
White Dog cast & crew
White Dog was directed by Samuel Fuller and written by Curtis Hanson, Romain Gary, and Samuel Fuller.
The cast features Kristy McNichol as Julie Sawyer, Paul Winfield as Keys, Burl Ives as Carruthers, Jameson Parker as Roland Grale, Christa Lang as Nurse, and Vernon Weddle as Vet.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Bruce Surtees, and it was produced by Nick Vanoff and Jon Davison.
Is White Dog worth watching?
White Dog holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 307 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, White Dog is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of White Dog
Kristy McNichol
Julie Sawyer
Paul Winfield
Keys
Burl Ives
Carruthers
Jameson Parker
Roland Grale
Christa Lang
Nurse
Vernon Weddle
Vet
Karl Lewis Miller
Attacker
Karrie Emerson
Sun Bather
Helen Siff
Pound Operator
Glen Garner
Pound Worker
Terrence Beasor
Pound Driver
Tony Brubaker
Sweeper Driver
White Dog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch White Dog in United States?
White Dog is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is White Dog in?
White Dog is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is White Dog?
White Dog runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is White Dog rated?
White Dog is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 307 ratings.
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