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Straw Dogs (1971)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Dustin Hoffmanas David Sumner
Susan Georgeas Amy
Peter Vaughanas Tom Hedden
T. P. McKennaas Maj. John Scott
Del Henneyas Charlie Venner
Jim Nortonas Chris Cawsey
Donald Websteras Riddaway
Ken Hutchisonas Norman Scutt
Len Jonesas Bobby Hedden
Sally Thomsettas Janice Hedden
Robert Keeganas Harry Ware
Peter Arneas John Niles
Cherina Schaeras Louise Hood
Colin Wellandas Rev. Barney Hood
Facts
| Release date | November 25, 1971 |
| Runtime | 116 min (1h 56m) โ about the same as the 1971 average of 111 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $2,200,000 |
| Box office | $3,251,794 (1.5ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0067800 |
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Questions
How long is Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Straw Dogs worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,124 votes, which places it #13 of 28 films released in 1971 in this index (top 57%) and #439 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs was directed by Sam Peckinpah. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Wild Bunch (1969), The Getaway (1972), Cross of Iron (1977).
Who stars in Straw Dogs?
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.
What is Straw Dogs rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Straw Dogs?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9317.