White Dog(1982)
When man’s best friend becomes his fiercest enemy…
White Dog Synopsis
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.
White Dog (1982) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Samuel Fuller, released on July 7, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Kristy McNichol, Paul Winfield, Burl Ives and Jameson Parker. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 310 ratings.
- Director:
- Samuel Fuller
- Writers:
- Romain Gary, Samuel Fuller, Curtis Hanson
- Producers:
- Jon Davison
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Surtees
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $46,509
- Status:
- Released
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White Dog (1982) Theatrical Trailer
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White Dog Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kristy McNichol
as Julie Sawyer
Paul Winfield
as Keys
Burl Ives
as Carruthers
Jameson Parker
as Roland Grale
Christa Lang
as Nurse
Vernon Weddle
as Vet
Karl Lewis Miller
as Attacker
Karrie Emerson
as Sun Bather
Helen Siff
as Pound Operator
- Glen Garner
Glen Garner
as Pound Worker
- Terrence Beasor
Terrence Beasor
as Pound Driver
Tony Brubaker
as Sweeper Driver
Key crew
Directed by Samuel Fuller, written by Romain Gary, Samuel Fuller and Curtis Hanson, produced by Jon Davison.
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White Dog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 310 ratings.
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White Dog – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Dog online?
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White Dog (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in White Dog?
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The main cast of White Dog (1982) includes Kristy McNichol, Paul Winfield, Burl Ives, Jameson Parker and Christa Lang. The film was directed by Samuel Fuller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was White Dog released?
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White Dog was released on July 7, 1982 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is White Dog worth watching?
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White Dog (1982) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 310 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for White Dog?
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