Sleeping Dogs(1978)
What happens when you're hunted...and there's no place to run!
Sleeping Dogs Synopsis
Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zealand. Implicated in a murder and framed as a revolutionary conspirator, Smith tries to maintain an attitude of non-violence while caught between warring factions.
Sleeping Dogs (1978) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson, released on July 13, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Sam Neill, Ian Mune, Warren Oates and Nevan Rowe. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Donaldson
- Writers:
- Ian Mune, Christian K. Stead, Arthur Baysting
- Producers:
- Roger Donaldson
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Seresin
- Composer:
- David Calder
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, Aardvark Films, Broadbank Investments, New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council
- Budget:
- $308,205
- Status:
- Released
Sleeping Dogs (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sleeping Dogs before you stream it.
Sleeping Dogs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Neill
as Smith
Ian Mune
as Bullen
Warren Oates
as Col. Willoughby
Nevan Rowe
as Gloria
Donna Akersten
as Mary
Ian Watkin
as Dudley
William Johnson
as Cousins
- Melissa Donaldson
Melissa Donaldson
as Melissa
- Dougal Stevenson
Dougal Stevenson
as News Reader
- Bernard Kearns
Bernard Kearns
as Prime Minister
- Raf Irving
Raf Irving
as Reporter
- Cass Donaldson
Cass Donaldson
as Cass
Key crew
Directed by Roger Donaldson, written by Ian Mune, Christian K. Stead and Arthur Baysting, produced by Roger Donaldson.
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Sleeping Dogs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 48 ratings.
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Sleeping Dogs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sleeping Dogs online?
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Sleeping Dogs (1978) is available to stream on ARROW, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sleeping Dogs?
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The main cast of Sleeping Dogs (1978) includes Sam Neill, Ian Mune, Warren Oates, Nevan Rowe and Donna Akersten. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sleeping Dogs released?
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Sleeping Dogs was released on July 13, 1978 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Sleeping Dogs worth watching?
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Sleeping Dogs (1978) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sleeping Dogs?
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Yes. The official Sleeping Dogs trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.