The City and the Dogs(1985)
La ciudad y los perros
Why are you staring at me cadet? You want my picture on my bare ass or what?
The City and the Dogs Synopsis
Four angry cadets have formed an inner circle in an attempt to beat the system and ward off the boredom and stifling confinement of the military academy, set off a chain of events that starts with a theft and leads to murder.
The City and the Dogs (1985) is a drama film directed by Francisco J. Lombardi, released on July 18, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Gustavo Bueno, Pablo Serra, Luis Álvarez and Juan Manuel Ochoa. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Francisco J. Lombardi
- Writers:
- José Watanabe, Mario Vargas Llosa
- Producers:
- Francisco J. Lombardi
- Production:
- Inca Films S.A.
- Budget:
- $225,000
- Status:
- Released
The City and the Dogs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gustavo Bueno
as Lt. Gamboa / Teniente Gamboa
- Pablo Serra
Pablo Serra
as The Poet / El Poeta, cadete Alberto Fernández
- Luis Álvarez
Luis Álvarez
as El Coronel
Juan Manuel Ochoa
as The Jaguar / El Jaguar
Eduardo Adrianzén
as The Slave / El Esclavo
- Liliana Navarro
Liliana Navarro
as Teresa
Miguel Iza
as Arrospide
Aristóteles Picho
as The Snake / Boa
Toño Vega
as El Rulos
- Isabel Duval
Isabel Duval
as Teresa's aunt
- Ricardo Mejía
Ricardo Mejía
- David Meléndez
David Meléndez
as Serrano Cava
Key crew
Directed by Francisco J. Lombardi, written by José Watanabe and Mario Vargas Llosa, produced by Francisco J. Lombardi.
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The City and the Dogs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 55 ratings.
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The City and the Dogs – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The City and the Dogs?
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The main cast of The City and the Dogs (1985) includes Gustavo Bueno, Pablo Serra, Luis Álvarez, Juan Manuel Ochoa and Eduardo Adrianzén. The film was directed by Francisco J. Lombardi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The City and the Dogs released?
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The City and the Dogs was released on July 18, 1985 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The City and the Dogs worth watching?
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The City and the Dogs (1985) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.