Official Trailer
- CountryUnited States and United Kingdom
- OriginalEnglish
- AudioEnglish
- DirectorSam Peckinpah
- GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
Straw Dogs (1971) — English Thriller
7.41971Thriller and Drama1 h 56 minR
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.
Cast
Dustin HoffmanDavid Sumner
Susan GeorgeAmy
Peter VaughanTom Hedden
T. P. McKennaMaj. John Scott
Del HenneyCharlie Venner
Jim NortonChris Cawsey
Donald WebsterRiddaway
Ken HutchisonNorman Scutt
Len JonesBobby Hedden
Sally ThomsettJanice Hedden- RRobert KeeganHarry Ware
Peter ArneJohn Niles- CCherina SchaerLouise Hood
Colin WellandRev. Barney Hood
June BrownMrs. Hebden (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
What is Straw Dogs about?
Straw Dogs is a 1971 Thriller and Drama film directed by Sam Peckinpah starring Dustin Hoffman and Susan George. Tagline: "In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog.".
When was Straw Dogs released?
Straw Dogs was released on November 25, 1971 (1971).
What is the IMDb rating of Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 68,798 votes.
How long is Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs runs for 1 h 56 min (116 minutes total).
What genre is Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs falls under the Thriller, Drama and Crime genres.
What language is Straw Dogs in?
Straw Dogs is originally in English.
Where was Straw Dogs produced?
Straw Dogs was produced in United States and United Kingdom.
Who stars in Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs stars Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan, T. P. McKenna and Del Henney.
Who directed Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
What is the rating of Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs has 7.4/10 on TMDB and rated R.
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