Dog City(1989)
This Jim Henson Canine Caper Will Have You Howling with Laughter!
Dog City Synopsis
This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the dog is your guide through the underside of canine life during the 1930s in Dog City. Our hero, Ace, enters the world of bulldog gangsters and terrier molls when he inherits a saloon from his late Uncle Harry. Unwilling to pay protection money, Ace finds himself the target of Bugsy, a bulldog bully who owns most of Dog City. Life can be ruff!
Dog City (1989) is a family, crime, comedy and tv movie film directed by Jim Henson, released on May 5, 1989 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Jim Henson, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz and Fran Brill. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Henson
- Writers:
- Tim Burns
- Producers:
- Stephen Hodgins
- Cinematographer:
- Rick McVicar
- Composer:
- Philip Balsam
- Production:
- The Jim Henson Company
- Status:
- Released
Dog City (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dog City before you stream it.
Dog City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Henson
as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Bugsy Them (voice)
Kevin Clash
as Ace Yu (voice)
Dave Goelz
as Frisky (voice)
Fran Brill
as Colleen Barker (voice)
Camille Bonora
as Miss Belle (voice)
Rickey Boyd
as Laughing Boy / Mac (voice)
- Rob Mills
Rob Mills
as Quackers (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Bubba / Spot (voice)
Steve Whitmire
as Mad Dog / Mac (voice)
Dan Redican
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Gord Robertson
as Scruffy (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jim Henson, written by Tim Burns, produced by Stephen Hodgins.
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Dog City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Dog City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dog City online?
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Dog City (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dog City?
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The main cast of Dog City (1989) includes Jim Henson, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill and Camille Bonora. The film was directed by Jim Henson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dog City released?
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Dog City was released on May 5, 1989 and runs for 40m.
Is Dog City worth watching?
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Dog City (1989) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dog City?
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Yes. The official Dog City trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.