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Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog.

David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Straw Dogs
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Action
  • Release Date: 1971-11-25
  • Runtime: 116 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (987 votes)
  • Budget: $2,200,000
  • Revenue: $3,251,794
  • Production Companies: ABC Pictures, Talent Associates, Amerbroco Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4054
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

as David Sumner

Susan George

Susan George

as Amy

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

as Tom Hedden

T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

as Maj. John Scott

Del Henney

Del Henney

as Charlie Venner

Jim Norton

Jim Norton

as Chris Cawsey

Donald Webster

Donald Webster

as Riddaway

Ken Hutchison

Ken Hutchison

as Norman Scutt

Len Jones

Len Jones

as Bobby Hedden

Sally Thomsett

Sally Thomsett

as Janice Hedden

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Trailers & Clips

Straw Dogs (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Straw Dogs?

Straw Dogs is a Drama, Thriller, Crime, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1971-11-25.

Who are the main actors in Straw Dogs?

The main cast includes Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan, T. P. McKenna, Del Henney, .

Where can I watch Straw Dogs online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Straw Dogs is available.

Is Straw Dogs based on a true story?

In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog.

What is the IMDb rating of Straw Dogs?

Straw Dogs has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 987 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Straw Dogs?

The movie had a production budget of $2,200,000 and earned $3,251,794 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Straw Dogs?

The soundtrack was composed by ABC Pictures, Talent Associates, Amerbroco Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Straw Dogs filmed?

Straw Dogs was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Straw Dogs?

The total runtime of Straw Dogs is 116 minutes.

Is Straw Dogs suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Straw Dogs?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Straw Dogs.

Does Straw Dogs have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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