Straw Dogs(1971)
“In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog.”
Overview
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.
Director
Sam Peckinpah
Studio
ABC Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as David Sumner
Susan George
as Amy
Peter Vaughan
as Tom Hedden
T. P. McKenna
as Maj. John Scott
Del Henney
as Charlie Venner
Jim Norton
as Chris Cawsey
Donald Webster
as Riddaway
Ken Hutchison
as Norman Scutt
Len Jones
as Bobby Hedden
Sally Thomsett
as Janice Hedden
Robert Keegan
as Harry Ware
Peter Arne
as John Niles
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
ABC Pictures • Talent Associates • Amerbroco Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Straw Dogs?▼
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What is Straw Dogs about?▼
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.
Who directed Straw Dogs?▼
Straw Dogs was directed by Sam Peckinpah and released in 1971. It is a thriller, drama, crime film.
How long is Straw Dogs?▼
Straw Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Straw Dogs?▼
The cast of Straw Dogs includes Dustin Hoffman as David Sumner, Susan George as Amy, Peter Vaughan as Tom Hedden, T. P. McKenna as Maj. John Scott, Del Henney as Charlie Venner and more.
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