The Plague Dogs(1982)
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The Plague Dogs Synopsis
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
The Plague Dogs (1982) is a adventure, animation and drama film directed by Martin Rosen, released on October 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam and Nigel Hawthorne. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 306 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Rosen
- Writers:
- Richard Adams, Martin Rosen
- Producers:
- Martin Rosen
- Composer:
- Patrick Gleeson
- Production:
- Nepenthe Productions, Goldcrest Films International
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $423,281
- Status:
- Released
The Plague Dogs (1982) Trailer
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The Plague Dogs Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Snitter (voice)
Christopher Benjamin
as Rowf (voice)
James Bolam
as The Tod (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
as Dr. Boycott (voice)
Warren Mitchell
as Tyson / Wag (voice)
Judy Geeson
as Pekinese (voice)
Patrick Stewart
as Major (voice)
- Brian Stirner
Brian Stirner
as Laboratory Assistant (voice)
- Penelope Lee
Penelope Lee
as Lynn Driver (voice)
- Geoffrey Matthews
Geoffrey Matthews
as Farmer (voice)
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Farmer's Wife (voice)
John Bennett
as Don (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Martin Rosen, written by Richard Adams and Martin Rosen, produced by Martin Rosen.
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The Plague Dogs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 306 ratings.
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The Plague Dogs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Plague Dogs online?
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The Plague Dogs (1982) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Plague Dogs?
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The main cast of The Plague Dogs (1982) includes John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam, Nigel Hawthorne and Warren Mitchell. The film was directed by Martin Rosen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Plague Dogs released?
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The Plague Dogs was released on October 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Plague Dogs worth watching?
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The Plague Dogs (1982) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 306 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Plague Dogs?
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