Sleeping Dogs movie poster

Sleeping Dogs

"What happens when you're hunted...and there's no place to run!"

October 6, 1977 1h 47m 5.6/10 (45 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Sleeping Dogs is a action/thriller film. directed by Roger Donaldson.

Starring Sam Neill, Warren Oates, and Ian Mune

Synopsis

Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zealand. Implicated in a murder and framed as a revolutionary conspirator, Smith tries to maintain an attitude of non-violence while caught between warring factions.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 6, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (45 votes)
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Budget $308.2K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$308,205

Production Companies

  • New Zealand Film Commission
  • Aardvark Films
  • Broadbank Investments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleeping Dogs about?

Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zealand. Implicated in a murder and framed as a revolutionary conspirator, Smith tries to maintain a...

Who directed Sleeping Dogs?

Sleeping Dogs was directed by Roger Donaldson.

How long is Sleeping Dogs?

Sleeping Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Sleeping Dogs released?

Sleeping Dogs was released on October 6, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sleeping Dogs?

The main cast of Sleeping Dogs includes Sam Neill, Warren Oates, Ian Mune, Ian Watkin, William Johnson.