Straw Dogs
"In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog."
Originally released in 1971. Straw Dogs is a thriller/drama film. directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, and Peter Vaughan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,026 votes)
Budget
$2.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.3M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,200,000
- Revenue
- $3,251,794
Production Companies
- ABC Pictures
- Talent Associates
- Amerbroco Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Straw Dogs about?
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 ...
Who directed Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
How long is Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Straw Dogs released?
Straw Dogs was released on November 25, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Straw Dogs?
The main cast of Straw Dogs includes Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan, T. P. McKenna, Del Henney.
Is Straw Dogs worth watching?
Straw Dogs has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,026 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.