The Plague Dogs(1982)
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Overview
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
Director
Martin Rosen
Studio
Nepenthe Productions
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$423K
Cast
John Hurt
as Snitter (voice)
Christopher Benjamin
as Rowf (voice)
James Bolam
as The Tod (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
as Dr. Boycott (voice)
Warren Mitchell
as Tyson / Wag (voice)
Judy Geeson
as Pekinese (voice)
Patrick Stewart
as Major (voice)
Brian Stirner
as Laboratory Assistant (voice)
Penelope Lee
as Lynn Driver (voice)
Geoffrey Matthews
as Farmer (voice)
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Farmer's Wife (voice)
John Bennett
as Don (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$423K
Production Companies
Nepenthe Productions • Goldcrest
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Plague Dogs?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Plague Dogs (1982).
What is The Plague Dogs about?▼
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
Who directed The Plague Dogs?▼
The Plague Dogs was directed by Martin Rosen and released in 1982. It is a adventure, animation, drama film.
How long is The Plague Dogs?▼
The Plague Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The Plague Dogs?▼
The cast of The Plague Dogs includes John Hurt as Snitter (voice), Christopher Benjamin as Rowf (voice), James Bolam as The Tod (voice), Nigel Hawthorne as Dr. Boycott (voice), Warren Mitchell as Tyson / Wag (voice) and more.
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