The Dog (1977): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1977 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1977, The Dog is a drama and abenteuer film directed by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi, running about 114 minutes. “He's chasing him! He wants him! Dead or Alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Arístides Ungría (Jason Miller) ist ein politischer Gefangener in einer südamerikanischen Diktatur und soll die Namen der Mitglieder einer Untergrundbewegung verraten. Jedoch gelingt ihm die Flucht aus einem brutalen Straflager bei einem Gefangenentransport, woraufhin die Wachen ihm den erbarmungslosen Schäferhund eines sadistischen Wärters (Francisco Casares) hinterherschicken, der ihn durchs Land jagt.
Who’s in it. The Dog stars Jason Miller as Aristides Ungria, Lea Massari as Muriel, Juan Antonio Bardem as Abraham Abatti and Marisa Paredes as Guerrillera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Eternal Family and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dog tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Dog (1977)?
- In USA, The Dog is available to stream on Eternal Family and Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dog worth watching?
- The Dog holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and abenteuer. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dog?
- The Dog stars Jason Miller, Lea Massari, Juan Antonio Bardem, Marisa Paredes and Aldo Sambrell.
- When was The Dog released?
- The Dog was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.