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Man Bites Dog

"A killer comedy."

August 20, 1992 1h 36m 7.2/10 (979 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Man Bites Dog is a comedy/crime film. directed by Rémy Belvaux.

Starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, and André Bonzel

Synopsis

The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 20, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (979 votes)
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Budget $33K Production budget
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Box Office $205.6K 6.2x return
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Language French Original language
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Country Belgium Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$33,000
Revenue
$205,569

Production Companies

  • Les Artistes Anonymes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man Bites Dog about?

The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides cas...

Who directed Man Bites Dog?

Man Bites Dog was directed by Rémy Belvaux.

How long is Man Bites Dog?

Man Bites Dog has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Man Bites Dog released?

Man Bites Dog was released on August 20, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Man Bites Dog?

The main cast of Man Bites Dog includes Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Jacqueline Poelvoorde-Pappaert, Valérie Parent.

Is Man Bites Dog worth watching?

Man Bites Dog has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 979 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.