Bald Dog (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Bald Dog is a drama and music film directed by György Szomjas, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A Hungarian band plays American rock & roll and blues hits with great enthusiasm and passion, but success seems to avoid them. TV and radio don't play their songs, sometimes even their crowd just sits and sips beer. Something must be done, and the band's leader (Lóránt Schuszter) comes up with the big idea: write and play songs for the people about themselves and not about some exotic, but too distant people's life. "We move from Tobacco Road to Retek street" With the remains of the band and a second singer (Gyula Deák "Bill") they find what they failed to show people before. The rich new sound can finally translate the spirit of blues and rock much more than words from any dictionaries could, this is the Köbánya-blues.
Who’s in it. Bald Dog stars Földes László as énekes, József Körös as Második gitáros, István Mareczky as Második dobos and Zoltán Pálmai as Első dobos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Bald Dog sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bald Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bald Dog tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bald Dog (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bald Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bald Dog worth watching?
- Bald Dog holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bald Dog?
- Bald Dog stars Földes László, József Körös, István Mareczky, Zoltán Pálmai and Egon Póka.
- When was Bald Dog released?
- Bald Dog was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.