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Cujo (1983)

โ€œNow, there's a new name for terror.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 1,172 votes 1h 33m r ThrillerDramaHorror

#34 of 39 films from 1983 #1711 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Lewis Teague ยท Written by Stephen King, Don Carlos Dunaway, Barbara Turner

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Overview

A friendly St. Bernard named "Cujo" contracts rabies and conducts a reign of terror on a small American town.

Cast

Dee Wallaceas Donna Trenton
Danny Pintauroas Tad Trenton
Daniel Hugh Kellyas Vic Trenton
Christopher Stoneas Steve Kemp
Ed Lauteras Joe Camber
Kaiulani Leeas Charity Camber
Billy Jayneas Brett Camber
Mills Watsonas Gary Pervier
Sandy Wardas Bannerman
Jerry Hardinas Masen
Merritt Olsenas Professor
Frank Welkeras Cujo (voice; uncredited)
Clare Toraoas Reporter
Arthur Rosenbergas Roger Breakstone

Facts

Release dateAugust 10, 1983
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$21,200,000 (4.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0085382

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Questions

How long is Cujo?
Cujo runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Cujo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,172 votes, which places it #34 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 15%) and #1711 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Cujo?
Cujo was directed by Lewis Teague. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cat's Eye (1985), The Jewel of the Nile (1985).
Who stars in Cujo?
Dee Wallace as Donna Trenton; Danny Pintauro as Tad Trenton; Daniel Hugh Kelly as Vic Trenton; Christopher Stone as Steve Kemp; Ed Lauter as Joe Camber; Kaiulani Lee as Charity Camber.
What is Cujo rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cujo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49865.

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